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| malcolm2 |
 Jan 23 2020, 08:37 AM
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Rod Balancing, End-to-end. I also wondered how in the hell do you balance END-TO-END.
I found this 20 minute video (balance at 6 minutes) where he hangs one end on a nail and puts the other end on the scale.... weighs each rod and compares, removes material, repeats.... is that the way to do it? Good way, Bad Way??? This link and the embedded vid starts at 6 minutes. https://youtu.be/U3IXSywgTnM?t=386 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3IXSywgTnM?t=389 |
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| gereed75 |
Jan 23 2020, 09:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,369 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States
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When rebuilding my motor I tried very hard to do this including building a DIY balance rig. I could never get consistent weights that I trusted. I ended just balancing overall weight.
Not saying it can’t be done. If you look at the geometry a small amount of variation in how the rod sits in the rig will effect the weights, especially in the gram range. Maybe someone can chime in with better results. Good luck. |
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malcolm2 Rod Balancing DIY? Jan 23 2020, 08:37 AM
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When rebuilding my motor I tried very hard to do ... Jan 23 2020, 05:02 PM
Chi-town If you are not experienced, do NOT go removing mat... Jan 23 2020, 09:47 AM rhodyguy Get a digital scale. Achieving or close to balance... Jan 23 2020, 10:34 AM BK911 I have not built a flat 4 yet, but have built quit... Jan 23 2020, 04:01 PM malcolm2
I have not built a flat 4 yet, but have built qui... Jan 23 2020, 04:37 PM Mark Henry Balancing rods end for end is an exercise of a dog... Jan 23 2020, 07:43 PM IronHillRestorations Around 35 years ago I did a full rebuild (my first... Jan 24 2020, 08:40 AM |
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