hi i would like to hear from you all about your experiences with engine vibration caused by overtightened or undertightened rod or main bearings
thanks for your insights.
engine vibration
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Re: engine vibration
I thought all Model A engines vibrate because the crankshaft is not balanced. It just wouldn't feel like a Model A without some vibration!
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Re: engine vibration
I don't know if you would get a vibration with rod or mains to tight or to loose. Loose bearings will knock. Some of the knocks are caused by the wrist pin. This is heard in the up part of the engine