I have a friend who has adapted a V8 engine into his Long Eze. It is
direct
drive with no PSRU. He has flown cross country from CA to Oshkosh several
times. As far as I can tell he has not had any engine problems.

Wow, I would like to see that set-up. Did he have to move the fire wall
forward, for ballance?

I would not use any auto engine, without at least an additional bearing for
thrust added to the crank. I had a 350 chevy crank in a van that was 25
thousands over spec, in end slop. That was without any thrust on the
engine.


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Jim in NC