From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] LNC2: sagging motor mounts
To: lml
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:12:12 -0400
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Posted for Don Skeele <dpske@wvi.com>:

      Recently had the same problem with two 235's, mine and 
anothers.   First off ,check to see if there are washers that could be removed 
from the top conical mount points, they're usually easier to get to.     By 
adding one standard AN washer, maybe a little less than 1/8" thick to each of 
the bottom conical mounts we raised the nose about 5/16".  It's a trial and 
error sort of thing.  Be sure the washer is large enough in OD to cover the 
Lord rubber mount and placed just next to and forward of  the engine mount 
flange (Metal to metal)  Pick the engine up by the prop extension spool just 
back of the spinner using rope and a "come along" to be able to move the 
engine a little bit at a time. You usually have to loosen the upper mount 
bolts/nuts a bit to work the washers in the lower mount in or out.  When all 
is done, retorque to 15 INCH-POUNDS.  The normal engine mount washers are too 
thick to accomplish a 1/4" raise.  Hope this helps... Don Skeele 503-769-2563


>My question for the group is: how many area washers should I put under the 
>lower two dynafocal pads to shim the engine up?  From past postings that I can 
>find I am guessing at 2.  What say you all?