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I know many of you are trying to "reinvent the wheel" and ignoring many dollars of engineering and testing that manufacturers perform to provide a reliable product.
Case in point is the harmonic balancer...if it wasn't truly needed it wouldn't be on any engine.
Consider how much a manufacturer could make in profit by deleting what some deem as parts that aren't needed !!!
Below is a blurb from a Hinda engine builder..applies to any engine as it is basic design.
"Harmonic waves can travel thru the drive train and thru the crank. If there is nothing at the end of the crank to absorb the wave, it will travel back in the opposite direction to meet the next wave. This causes the unfavorable harmonic vibration. The first thing to take the abuse is the oil pump gear and you know what happens when that breaks. ALSO, pulling weight off of the crank that close to the center line will add ZERO horsepower or rpm capability. Don't fool yourself on this. Think of how big and thick the counter weights are on a crankshaft. The harmonic balancer is just another externally added counterweight that happens to absorb negative wave energy. Honda engineers were not stupid or naive. Don't try to out think them in this case, use a harmonic balancer."
I've yet to see any proof of power made by deleting the harmonic balancer, but can see engine failures on this and other forums..
I'll stay with my conservative beliefs and not think that I know more then those that designed the engine I use..!!!
Ed A.
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