Archive for May 27th, 2008
Why your engine needs a damper.
Each time the air/fuel mixture inside a cylinder is ignited, the combustion that occurs creates a torque spike that is applied to the crankshaft through the piston and rod. This torque spike is so severe that it not only turns the crankshaft, it actually twists the crankshaft ahead of its normal rotation and then the […]
Posted: May 27th, 2008 under Engine, Vehicle Maintenance, Classic Car News.
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