Re: Counter balanced crankshaft

Posted by H. L. Chauvin on April 25, 1998 at 17:00:11

In Reply to: Counter balanced crankshaft
posted by Tom on April 25, 1998 at 15:23:53

: I installed counter balanced crank ... had 25 pounds taken off the flywheel...have a nasty vibration at half throttle ...
Hi Tom:Humble opinion:If you are sure it's your crankshaft vibrating, for a dependable long lasting engine, remove pistons & keep separate with individual rings, wrist pins & end locks, shims & connecting rods w/nuts), crankshaft (with gear, woodruft key, & pulley), clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and all bolts, shims, & cotter pins, etc., & bring same to a "reputable" engine rebuilding shop to have all of the above checked for balancing -- maybe cost approximately $100 - $185 -- it's worth it.Call several mechanics first to verify "quality" of work of balancing at rebuild shop.
Best wishes, Henry

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