When you consider the crazy monkey motion of reciprocating internal combustion engines it is remarkable they work as well as they do. You have eight pistons and connecting rods doing a "do-si-do" ...

When it comes to engines, finely balancing the rotating assembly is a step that is often overlooked. This is a shame because it can add smoothness, performance, and longevity to any engine. In this ...

Note: We are reprinting this article by Uncle Frank from our April, 1937, issue due to the demand we have had for back issues of this particular copy. Extra copies of this reprint are available by ...

We recently got to hang out with the guys from West Coast Balance in Santa Ana, California, to learn about the procedures they use to meticulously balance rotating assemblies—everything from ...

THE faster a part rotates, the more critical its balance becomes. If a part is out of balance, it sets up a vibration that can damage other parts. An engine has many rotating parts: camshafts, ...

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When you consider the crazy monkey motion of reciprocating internal combustion engines it is remarkable they work as well as they do. You have eight pistons and connecting rods doing a “do-si-do” ...