Randall Young wrote:
>
> For those who are interested, the link to Teri-Ann's page with Kas'
> comment (last paragraph) is :
> http://www.cruzers.com/~twakeman/TR/Net_TRcranks.htm
>
> I don't know what Kas is referring to, except that it must be a
> mechanical feature of the crank, as opposed to a timing feature like
> camshaft overlap.
I'm relatively sure Kas is referring to the amount, looking along the
centerline of crank, at the amount the rod and main journal circles
overlap each other. The more the overlap, the shorter the throw and the
higher the inherent strength of crankshaft.
Cheers.
--
Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM
[mailto: mporter@zianet.com]
`70 GT6+ (being refurbished, slowly)
`71 GT6 Mk. III (organ donor)
`72 GT6 Mk. III (daily driver)
`64 TR4 (awaiting intensive care)
`80 TR7 (3.8 liter Buick-powered)
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