The system (10) includes a main engine bearing (15) and a crankshaft (16) in operational association with the bearing. (15) The crankshaft i (16) includes an end (11) having a cavity with a power transmitting element (13) (e.g., splines).

A tip turbine engine assembly according to the present invention includes a load bearing engine support structure (12).

The motor (14) can rest on a motor support (12) and the grease cup (72) fitting can be easily accessible by locating the fitting outside of a peripheral side wall of the motor support (12).

A drive motor is coupled with the motor mount for selectively rotating the motor mount relative to the housing.

While the engine and transmission will both operate without motor mounts, driving without motor mounts may cause damage and create a safety hazard.

The engine isolator mount can allow relative movement in all three directions.

installed the oil pump while the engine was right-side-up on the engine stand.

The engine bearing is placed in the stationary mount such that the bearing remains motionless throughout the entire scanning process.

The engine isolator mount can allow for limited relative movement between the engine and the frame during acceleration and deceleration and operation of the small utility vehicle.

Provided at each frame element is a motor support (15) on the longitudinal support, a torque support (14) on the shoulder and a transmission support (13) on the lateral support.