Re: Stanley engine weights?
Posted by:
Ben (IP Logged)
Date: April 01, 2009 12:30AM
Hi,,,The engines w/ leadalloy frame rods will fold long before the ones w/ stressproof rods,,haha,But the guy says they make a better thread,,,The crank key will hold,,thats why the 30 has a 1/8" wider gear,,so the key will survive,Thats also the reason the eccentrics are part of the gear,,more bearing for the keys,,Not so stupid these guys,,,engine twist is a problem if ya are goin to abuse it,,,but racing is so much fun,,IT SAYS RIGHT THERE IN THE OWNERS HAND BOOK use care,,dont abuse it,,,NOW I disagree on some weight issue,,,#4 30hp block 75# from foundry,,50# finnished,,#8 30hp block is 75#finnished,,BOTH are 4,5"x 6,5" ,,,,Thats one third difference in weight on that part,,The counterweight shape is dictated by the clearence to the shoulder of the con rod,,,haha,,as a result has a funney shape,,,have you noticed,,Jim may take the White out to keep the Rolls in good company,,,I'll get out the old K and go lookin for Heaths grandson w/the ol' Panhard,The same Panhard Helck and John Leathers scouted for,,,Stuff leagends are made of,,Did ya ever think of taking one of these old chug chug cars on a Sunday morning,,,,and catching a pigeon in flight,,,,THAT was Win Libbey s sport w/his K,,In Lewiston Maine,,1908-1912 He bought a National in "13 when they won 30May race,,,Things were never the same,,The 12 plate was still attached when Scott shew me the car in 1953,,And the National was in Boston seen at VMCCA meets,Warren driving,,,CB