[Healeys] Crankshaft

[Bob Spidell]

Does it de-stroke the engine (shorter throws)?


> On Oct 29, 2021, at 5:05 PM, richard mayor via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> But a lightened flywheel will get you there quicker.
> 
>> On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 3:19 PM Michael Salter via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> David, how does changing the crankshaft give you 2000 additional RPM?
>> Lighter rods and pistons, balancing, cam timing, bigger valves, porting, bigger carbs,  shorter stroke, even increased compression may all contribute to higher RPM but a crank alone will not make any difference, neither will a lightened flywheel. 
>> M
>> 
>>> On Fri., Oct. 29, 2021, 6:03 p.m. David P via Healeys, <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> lighter, stronger, 2000+ additional rpms ,add a wee bit of cam and its a stormer and looks dead stock.. add a real seal and go have some fun.  As I said IMHO.. It ain't cheap. dp  I understand one is going on BAT in the near future. Black over red..
>>> 
>>> On 10/29/2021 3:25 PM, Michael Salter via Healeys wrote:
>>>> Confirmation bias is a very powerful force.
>>>> 
>>>> M
>>>> 
>>>> On Fri., Oct. 29, 2021, 3:35 p.m. Bob Spidell via Healeys, <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>>> OK, I'll bite: How does a Welch crank transform a a 100? I get that 
>>>>> they're steel and stronger, and should withstand more RPM/HP, but does 
>>>>> the crank alone do it?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Bob
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 10/29/2021 8:10 AM, David P via Healeys wrote:
>>>>> >
>>>>> > pretty much hen's teeth is my guess. But a Welsh crank, it transforms 
>>>>> > the engine. IMHO  I'm sure Donald wishes they were available in '54
>>>>> >
>>>>> > On 10/28/2021 2:29 PM, Robert Memler via Healeys wrote:
>>>>> >> I need a crankshaft for a 54 b;no. Does anyone have a spare that they 
>>>>> >> would be willing to sell?
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> Thanks, Bob Memler
>>>>> >>
>>>>> 
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