Engine Mounts for VW Marines V-6

The TDI 225-6 weighs in at 325kg and claims to be more than 100kg lighter than other marine diesels of comparable output.

Based on the latest V-6 used in Audi A6, Audi A8 and VW Touareg cars, the compact three litre engine employs a piezo controlled, third generation common rail injection system. Its output of 225hp at 4,200rpm will accelerate heavier powerboats onto plane. The engine is initially offered in sterndrive configuration with Mercruiser Bravo 1 or Bravo 3 drives and ZF gearboxes.

To meet the power demands of the engine, Trelleborg Industrial AVS is supplying Cushyfloat mounts which are fitted either in a four point mounting system or two point when coupled to a Z-Drive gearbox.

The Metalastik Cushyfloat is a compact, low profile mounting, combining three way control of engine movement with relatively large deflection in the rubber element. A correctly mounted bearing provides maximum flexibility at right angles to the crankshaft, while the direction of maximum stiffness is in the fore and aft horizontal plane, the optimum arrangement for vibration damping and to accommodate propeller thrust.

The mounts are available in a range of sizes and three different rubber formulations to carry loads from 32kg to 800kg per unit and with natural frequencies down to 8 Hz. The metal parts are zinc plated and the mounts incorporate bump and rebound control features to limit excessive movements under shock loads.

All parts are designed to meet the standards set by BS EN ISO 9001, Lloyds Register, DNV and others.