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nightfighter · 05-04-2011, 08:00 PM

That's ugly. Strut is definitely out, judging from pics. Make sure it has same dimensions of good one. As mentioned, start with strut. See what that gets you. Check to see if motor mount adjustments are maxxed on any plane. The laser mounted to the tranny face plate is the way to go, if you can find a mechanic with one. It will quickly tell you whether the motor is in line with stuffing box, which would make it less work.

05-04-2011, 08:00 PM	#7
nightfighter Seldom Seen iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 10,543	That's ugly. Strut is definitely out, judging from pics. Make sure it has same dimensions of good one. As mentioned, start with strut. See what that gets you. Check to see if motor mount adjustments are maxxed on any plane. The laser mounted to the tranny face plate is the way to go, if you can find a mechanic with one. It will quickly tell you whether the motor is in line with stuffing box, which would make it less work.
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