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Re: More Reno (ish) questions!

Posted by Ron Henry on Tue Apr 30, 2002 01:42:47 PM

In reply top Re: More Reno (ish) questions! posted by Christer on Mon Apr 29, 2002 03:37:43 PM

: Regarding conrods, an automotive V-engine has two "blade"
: conrods which means that the opposing cylinders are slight
: ly staggered.
: A "blade" and a "fork" (as in feeding tool) give exactly o
: pposing cylinders. The "fork" is clamped to the crankshaft
: and the "blade" is clamped to the center of the "fork", b
: etween the two pins of the "fork". (Am I clear as mud now?
: )
: Another advantage is that loads on the crankpin is always
: centralized.
: Regarding the firing order, I have no facts but I shouldn?
: t think so. Designers are always experimenting with firing
: orders to acchieve smoothness. If I find something out I?
: ll get back on that one!
:
: Christer

At the risk of stating the obvious, blade and fork conrods will allow a shorter (length) cylinder bank.


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