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RE: Balancing an MGA Engine

To: <mgs@autox.team.net>, <RatiganJ@aol.com>
Subject: RE: Balancing an MGA Engine
From: <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 20:59:54 -0500
>     I am in the process of rebuilding an MGA 1500 engine
>>... [snip]...
>>     Now to my question.  Most of the Mailing List responses
>>having to do with engine rebuilds suggest that the engine be
>>"balanced".  Clearly, this is a process that results in an
>>engine with minimal vibration.  How is it done by the machine
>>shop?  Do they actually assemble the engine (with the pan off)
>>and rotate the crank at relatively high speed?
>
Nope ...

>>Do they balance individual components?
>
Yep ...

>>Can anyone tell me a little bit about the proceedure?
>>
I'm sure that Barney can and will ... ;^)

Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
                      '61 MGA 1600 MkII

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