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Re: [Fot] aftermarket crank dampeners and pullies for TR4's

Subject: Re: [Fot] aftermarket crank dampeners and pullies for TR4's
From: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 23:54:19 +0000
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---- toodamnfunky@comcast.net wrote: 
> I second that. If a harmonic balancer isn't needed on the tr4 then why have
> it? 

The problem is how do you define "needed" ?  I've seen the broken crankshafts, 
they do happen.  And although the breaks are sudden of course, I believe the 
damage happens over a long time, likely only when running at one particular 
(resonant) rpm.  If running a dampener (it's not really a balancer since the 
TRactor motor is already balanced without it) will lower the chances of a DNF 
and lost weekend from a broken crank, maybe it's worth sacrificing .01 second 
off your lap time.  (Or shaving that much more weight off the flywheel.)

Randall
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