jjacob
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So I am at that point where I am getting the head rebuilt and closing in on reassembly of the 650 engine with new parts.
Balancing. I know there has been a few threads on this. I have done some research on the web about balance for a two cylinder inline engine where both cylinders move up and down together.
My question is do you leave the balance factor to the engine shop, or specify this factor yourself? I am inclined to specify 58% based on my research.
How necessary have you found balancing to be? Anyone have any before and after experiences?
I did mark the position of the flywheel when I disassembled the engine, but you never know if the flywheel had been removed before.
I am also thinking of using the flywheel out of my 110F engine, as it is a little lighter, and if I get balancing done, will maybe not degrade the smoothness of the engine at idle. Thoughts?
John
Balancing. I know there has been a few threads on this. I have done some research on the web about balance for a two cylinder inline engine where both cylinders move up and down together.
My question is do you leave the balance factor to the engine shop, or specify this factor yourself? I am inclined to specify 58% based on my research.
How necessary have you found balancing to be? Anyone have any before and after experiences?
I did mark the position of the flywheel when I disassembled the engine, but you never know if the flywheel had been removed before.
I am also thinking of using the flywheel out of my 110F engine, as it is a little lighter, and if I get balancing done, will maybe not degrade the smoothness of the engine at idle. Thoughts?
John
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