Is it a bad idea to use a lightweight crankshaft in a offshore boat?
10-31-2017 | 07:50 PM
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10-31-2017 | 08:27 PM
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10-31-2017 | 08:29 PM
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10-31-2017 | 08:31 PM
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I agree with you on this. Similar to light weight flywheels. I see where MT is coming from but endurance like mike said I'd stick with the norm and not chance it. Some say lighter cranks are easier on rotating assembly. The little bit of hp increase wouldn't be worth it to me unless it's proven. Not sure in a boat if light weight crank would effect deceleration like aluminum flywheels do or not. I'd let my machine shop reduce weight where they can while balancing without effecting the strength. I like the 8 counter weight cranks and so does my machine shop. Understandably why.... Makes balancing much easier.
10-31-2017 | 09:11 PM
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10-31-2017 | 09:40 PM
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