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Started by zarn02, October 06, 2010, 04:08:12 PM

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October 06, 2010, 04:08:12 PM Last Edit: October 06, 2010, 04:19:31 PM by zarn02
So despite scouring the internet for a good picture, or a solid explanation, I don't get it.

Say the RC211V... how does the V-5 motor work?

I've heard (some) V-5s referred to as "staggered bank" motors, and I don't know what that means, either.

Edit: A trip to Wikipedia's entry on the VR6 motor made me less dumb about staggered banks...

Can someone please make me less dumb (at least with regards to this)?
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ducpainter

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October 06, 2010, 04:10:36 PM Last Edit: October 06, 2010, 04:15:41 PM by humorless dp


not good enough?




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zarn02

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October 06, 2010, 04:17:49 PM
Your internetting is better than my internetting. :P

So how does one balance that? Weights on the crank?

And yes... I'm fully aware that I'm only several years behind the curve in asking these questions...
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October 06, 2010, 06:05:32 PM
Without crunching any numbers, I'd say they can balance it about as well as a V-6.

In any case, it'd be done with the crank counterweights.
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