Date:         Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:23:44 EDT
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From:         Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@aol.com>
Subject:      Re: Bearing wear
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Mark,
One other point.  Whan I talk about adding the counterweights, it is to an engine that is putting out up to a 50% increase in power over stock and making it live.  The CW will allow the same or increased life on the bearings with the increased power.
I also lightened the flywheel by 3 lbs.  You can not do this on a engine without CWs due to the increase in harmonic vibrations.  These are bad for bearings.


Robert

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