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Dale,
Boy, seems like a lot of work either
way. I am not certain you need that kind of accuracy (particularly for a
test stand). I think I would determine the center of the e shaft (pretty
easy to do with the flywheel nut on) and perhaps a bit harder on the pulley end
(depending on whether a stock or after market pulley) and then hang the engine
and use a carpenter's square (or something similar) attached to your firewall
(or front end) wherever you want the e shaft center line to be. Then align
the engine until the flywheel nut center line and pulley center line with your
reference (T square point).
Ed
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Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 10:09
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Engine
alignment
Hi All,
Okay, I admit I'm taking the easy
way out. I haven't done an
exhaustive search of the archives.
Is there an easy way to
ascertain the eccentric shaft centerline, for
purposes of designing
an engine mount? I've decided I want to try a
plugs-up mount for
my test stand. Some things might be easier to fit
in, using that
orientation.
So far, only two
strategies have come to mind: take the eccentric
shaft out, and replace it
with two apertures; or machine a pointed
mandrel which can be bolted to
the pulley flange.
Dale R.
COZY MkIV #1254
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