I wonder if the newer, larger engines (and a battery on the firewall) would solve this and *particularly* if there is any other problem with using the original mount method, other than balancing the CG? I like the look of the shorter nose.
> From: ejanssen at ctiwireless.com > To: chrisprata at live.com > Subject: Re: KR> VW mount evolution > Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2015 08:59:08 -0600 > > The original KR-1 tended to be tail heavy, especially when the gear was > retracted, so, later, most builders after that went with a built up motor > mount. It also gave more room for a starter and working on the rear mounted > Slick magneto. >
