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Re: [Land-speed] Multiple Engines

To: John Burk <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] Multiple Engines
From: drmayf <drmayf@mayfco.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:14:59 -0700
Aren't torsonial frequencies important?  That is probably more in line 
with shearing at the main bearing journals. 

mayf
John Burk wrote:

> I think crankshafts are stout to raise the harmonic frequency and 
> resist bending . For torque capacity think how small the transmission 
> input shaft is .
> John
>
>
>
>> List,
>>
>> When connecting two engines together at the crankshafts, what is the 
>> best offset to use? My thought is that harmonics should be arranged 
>> such that the rear crankshaft gets as little abuse as possible. Ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Skip
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