Joe;
"...I still strive for the more is better principle at home.........."
I think that was the principle behind the old BRM V-16 engine.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: jkamo@rushmore.com [mailto:jkamo@rushmore.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 1:19 PM
To: Albaugh, Neil
Cc: Rick Yacoucci; land-speed@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: RE: Crank Balancing ( Math )
thats simple..........
its an American principle...........
"more is better...and too much is just enough".........
you know, they thought they might break into that
Harley demographic, more rocking moments/couplings
biggy size me, cuz I dont want an ordinary coronary
I want one that takes me completely out type of rationale
I still strive for the more is better principle at home..........
thats when I learned about being careful what you wish for.......
"no I dont think a size 12 is better than a size 8"
Joe
Quoting "Albaugh, Neil" <albaugh_neil@ti.com>:
> Rick;
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> It isn't possible to balance a 4-cylinder engine completely, no matter
> what you do. All you can do is minimize the vibration.
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> On the other hand, an in-line 6 cylinder engine or a V-12 can be
> balanced but a V-6 or V-8 can't be completely balanced. There are
> "rocking couples" that cause vibration in engines that do not have
> symmetry.
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> Now--- someone explain to me the rationale behind a 10- cylinder
engine.
> ??????
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> Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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