Re: balance shaft elim.
[Re: Robert Clare]
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November 24, 2008 04:32 pm UTC
November 24, 2008 04:32 pm UTC
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Reza Mirza
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Yes it will work if you turn it down so that it is symmetrical, and it will distribute the load more evenly on the oil pump gears.
At the same time some weight is still there, and you still risk spinning the balance shaft bearing if there ever was some sort of failure, which in turn could take out the engine if it decided to seize.
That is the worst case scenario though. If you are more worried about distributing the load evenly, then yes it is a good idea. Personally, I have never had a problem with the stub shaft, but then again I don't rev to 9k.
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Re: balance shaft elim.
[Re: Robert Clare]
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November 25, 2008 02:44 pm UTC
November 25, 2008 02:44 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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I'd cut mine down short, leaving a few inches on the end, and threaded a bolt in and sealed it. Didn't have any issues, but then I don't own the car anymore.
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Re: balance shaft elim.
[Re: Robert Clare]
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April 21, 2009 03:04 am UTC
April 21, 2009 03:04 am UTC
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John Hartman
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Tashko, thats exactly what I just finished doing.
I figured, the shaft is longer, so it has a better lever against the pull of the timing belt tension, and is distributing the load over 2 bearings instead of one. And the oil pump is going to be tensioned the same as the stocker. Sometimes gears don't like side loads that have changed even slightly once they have worn in.
Plus it was cheaper for me to have this done than to buy a stub shaft.
I just left the front one be, with no belt or tensioner.
91 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5spd 91 Eagle 2000 GTX AWD 5spd
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Re: balance shaft elim.
[Re: John Hartman]
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June 06, 2009 04:51 am UTC
June 06, 2009 04:51 am UTC
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John Hartman
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update, car has been on the road now for a few days and it seems to be working well. Good oil pressure, and hardly any more vibration over stock. Some, but with poly motor mounts, and 3" exhaust, its hardly noticable.
91 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5spd 91 Eagle 2000 GTX AWD 5spd
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