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Old April 4th, 2013, 03:50 AM   #104
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Originally Posted by tubarney View Post
Sorry about that. I completely mis read what was said. How I f***ed that up so badly I have no idea. For some reason, after a previous thread. I keep thinking bruce is trying to take the piss.
Seeing as though this thread is about engine building and supposed to be informative, I was just leading you into a discussion about the effects of crank case windage and horsepower losses due to crankcase pumping. You seem to be a delicate individual and take some statements personal, not intended on my part. Just trying to get accurate and helpful info out there.
As for knife edging, weather it be cranks or rods, is to reduce horsepower robbing windage, think of it as streamlining the crank shaft as it rotates through the air in the crank case.
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