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Old 07-06-2007, 07:23 PM
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Default Weight in tail to mount engine?
Can anybody suggest a convenient source and amount of weight to put at the tail to counterbalance my engine install? The wings and tailfeathers are off.
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Old 07-06-2007, 07:52 PM
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A 5 gallon bucket of cement.
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Old 07-06-2007, 09:28 PM
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Old 07-06-2007, 10:19 PM
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I rented a roto hammer drill and put some anchor sleeves in the concrete floor and then put screw eyes in to tie to.
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#25 lead shot bags available at some sporting goods stores.

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#25 lead shot bags available at some sporting goods stores.

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Ditto on this comment. Used two bags on my tail because I would use the the engine to pull myself up with.
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