What rods do I use?
Depends how accurate of a balance you want. The weight difference will be in the small end bushing and the c-clips. It's probably only a couple grams, which if you're just going to rely on the factory balance job, probably isn't much anyways considering the manufacturing variances are probably even worse. I think floating/pressed pin rods depend on the year, but I'm not 100% sure about that.
I was under the impression the crank would be balanced before assembly anyways.
I was under the impression the crank would be balanced before assembly anyways.
First, thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure if the floaters were all that much heavier. I should just weigh them!
You're right, I should just have it balanced, however it was factory balanced and I have both sets of rods and pistons.
You're right, I should just have it balanced, however it was factory balanced and I have both sets of rods and pistons.
Ok. So I weighed the 2 sets of rods/pistons. The full floater set up weighs 70 grams more than the press fit set up. That sounds like a lot to me. I'm still wondering what rods/pistons I should use with this crank. Anyone?
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Wow, 70 grams? Did you just weigh the piston and rod together, or are they seperate? Rings? Bearings?
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