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Post by dubfreak1 on Feb 2, 2012 11:22:00 GMT -5
If you can weigh each end of the rod, it is best to have all the piston pin ends of the rods the same and all the crank end of the rods the same. Weighing each end requires a block with a pin for the end not being weighed to pivot on.
I've always just had this done by a machine shop, but the idea of doing it at home is appealing
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Post by 67type1 on Feb 2, 2012 12:28:04 GMT -5
I guess doing the budget balance has some merit. Sounds like you're trying to balance only certain parts. The real deal is to have the whole rotating mass balanced. This would include the pulley, crank, rods, pistons, flywheel & pressure plate.
Don't know when yet, but when I put together a 1915; I'll have Bob Snyder balance the engine. It isn't cheap, but for me its worth it. Pretty much any automotive machine can do the work.
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Post by MadMike on Feb 3, 2012 8:33:52 GMT -5
Yes do the Pistons over!! and X2 with Rudy it's not hard,and do switch to GRAMS on the scale ;D P.S. I have some balanced stock rods for sale if you want to go that route  $60 |
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Post by ed on Feb 3, 2012 10:53:10 GMT -5
Kenn and I are probably the only ones old enough to remember Tom Slick........................... Not quite ... now I have the "Tom Slick" theme song stuck in my brain. Thanks... ;D |
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Post by dubfreak1 on Feb 3, 2012 17:12:16 GMT -5
Not quite ... now I have the "Tom Slick" theme song stuck in my brain. Thanks... ;D He is the best of all good guys...... Sorry Ed, but you have returned the favor, so now I'm double sorry ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Ruffuss on Feb 3, 2012 17:31:03 GMT -5
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Post by tarrich on Feb 3, 2012 18:53:48 GMT -5
The Rocky and Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right, and George of the Jungle are some of the best re-run cartoons on still. Without them there would be no Simpson's, Family Guy or South Park. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUtbhoYTHcIIt looks like they are bringing Sherman and Mr Peabody to the big screen in 2014 www.imdb.com/title/tt0864835/ |
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Post by bren on Feb 5, 2012 22:25:18 GMT -5
Lexan A-Palooza results: Glass for whole car with winders = 46.25lbs Lexan for whole car = 14lbs Total savings 32.25lbs Not as much weight savings as Rudy.  Looking forward to getting the car on the scale.... Breakdown: windshield 9.23 glass 4.09 lexan back glass 7.86 glass 2.43 lexan rear 1/4 4.43 glass 1.35 lexan door glass 5.75 glass 1.74 lexan vent wing 2.16 glass .7 lexan winder mech. 2.25 per door. |
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Post by dubfreak1 on Feb 6, 2012 8:05:35 GMT -5
Lexan A-Palooza results: Glass for whole car with winders = 46.25lbs Lexan for whole car = 14lbs Total savings 32.25lbs Not as much weight savings as Rudy. Looking forward to getting the car on the scale.... It must be that HEAVY DUTY 3/16" windshield ;D |
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Post by vwbugg2275 on Feb 6, 2012 9:46:49 GMT -5
doors are 35lbs fiberglass is 13 lbs needs a green spot on the roof tho the great pumpkin charlie brown...
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Post by Dustin on Feb 6, 2012 23:09:32 GMT -5
Smaller windows on the 64 = more metal and less glass to take out |
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Post by bren on Feb 7, 2012 3:04:06 GMT -5
Owners manual says this car would have weighed 1675lbs stock from the factory......
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Post by 67type1 on Feb 7, 2012 6:00:55 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to see what it finally weighs. Most salvage yards have scales you can use. I'm sure they'd do it for free just to get a look at the car  |
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Post by 67type1 on Feb 7, 2012 6:12:39 GMT -5
Hey Bren, found this video that shows balancing. It gives a good example of what Rudy & Mike are describing and why it costs a bit to have done. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zli_leFnotI |
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Post by MadMike on Feb 7, 2012 9:00:58 GMT -5
Factory balanceing + OR - 5 Grams  I do all my motors to 0 grams ;D PERFECT!!! ,Makes a Motor smooth so ur not pounding out the center mains ;D,Madmike |
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I do all my motors to 0 grams ;D PERFECT!!! ,Makes a Motor smooth so ur not pounding out the center mains ;D,Madmike