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Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Balancing a V-8 Engine Crankshaft
Technical Paper
2005-01-2454
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Crankshafts must be balanced statically and dynamically before being put into service. However, without pistons and connecting-rod assemblies, a non-symmetric crankshaft is not in dynamic balance. Therefore, it is necessary to apply equivalent ring-weights on each of the crankpins of the crankshaft when balancing it on a dynamic balancing machine. The value of the ring weight must be accurately determined, otherwise all advantages that are derived from balancing would be of no avail. This paper analytically examines the theoretical background of this problem. Formulas for calculating the ring weights are derived and presented. These formulas are applicable to a generic class of crankshafts of V-type engines with piston pin offset. Also, practical consideration, such as the design and manufacturing of these ring weights, the method of testing, and correction is addressed.
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Liu, C. and Orzechowski, J., "Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Balancing a V-8 Engine Crankshaft," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-2454, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-2454.Also In
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