Tech Feature: Balance Between Crankshaft and Related Components is Critical Charlotte NC
Balancing, once considered an art, has turned into a science. New equipment and technology have made balancing accessible to most engine builders. Though it can seem to be a confusing topic, new equipment takes the guesswork out of the process and can help nearly anyone quickly and easily balance an engine.
Select Import Auto Service
(704) 412-4077 4438 B S Blvd
Charlotte, NC Select Import Auto Service (704) 412-4077
4438 B S Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28209
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(704) 705-7678 1400 Metals Dr
Charlotte, NC C.S.C. Automotive (704) 705-7678
1400 Metals Dr
Charlotte, NC 28206
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(704) 765-2751 7531 Grier Road
Charlotte, NC Sam & Son Wrecker and Repairs (704) 765-2751
7531 Grier Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
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(704) 380-0989 6800 Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC Oakdale Towing (704) 380-0989
6800 Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
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(803) 627-8987 16108 York Rd
Steele Creek, SC Racers Incognito (803) 627-8987
16108 York Rd
Steele Creek, SC 28278
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(704) 765-2965 1016 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC UPTime Transmissions (704) 765-2965
1016 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC 28206
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(704) 837-0817 5600a Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC Accurate Automotive (704) 837-0817
5600a Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216
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(704) 759-6990 9800 Newell Hickory Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC Interstate Motor & Auto Service (704) 759-6990
9800 Newell Hickory Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213
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(704) 594-1523 5221 Sunset Rd
Charlotte, NC Fairway Tire and Auto (704) 594-1523
5221 Sunset Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications Certifications : ASE Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, High Performance Service, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window M Service Types and Repair Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Diesel Engine, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Exotic Car, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Motorcycle/ATV, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, RV/Bus, Saab, Saturn, Small Engine, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck, Volkswagen, Volvo Rick's Paint & Body Shop
(980) 354-1945 938 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC Rick's Paint & Body Shop (980) 354-1945
938 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Alignments, Body Shops, Painting, Rustproofing, Welding Service Types and Repair Auto Fiberglass, Auto Frame, Collision, Dent, Post Inspections, Suspension, Towing
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December 29, 2009
Balancing used to be the exclusive domain of the performance engine. Stock grocery getters rarely were considered candidates for balance jobs. But that thinking has changed. Even standard, run-of-the-mill automobiles are sent from the OE with precisely balanced engines. And customers have come to expect nothing but the same when they look into having their vehicle's engine rebuilt. By Doug Kaufman
Editor
ENGINE BUILDER
Everyone is looking for balance in their lives – balance between work and family, between responsibility and recreation, between give and take. Too much of one at the expense of the other can lead to dire consequences.
The same thing can be said about the engines you rebuild. Balance between the crankshaft and its related components is critical to providing a smooth, trouble-free powerplant.
Balancing, once considered an art, has turned into a science. New equipment and technology have made balancing accessible to most engine builders. Though it can seem to be a confusing topic, new equipment takes the guesswork out of the process and can help nearly anyone quickly and easily balance an engine.
“A smoothly running engine isn’t on anybody’s ‘wish list’ anymore,” explained one veteran of the balancing wars. “It’s demanded. And it has to do with more than just comfort. If the crank, rods and pistons are working together and not trying to shake the engine t... |
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