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08-11-2008, 08:48 AM

darkstar1

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balancing steam engine

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hello just joined the group i am working with a friend on a steam engine build we need to find a good procedure for balancing our engine it is a homade copy of a 1903 navy K 2 cylinder not quit sure how to find exact wieght/size castings need to be for wieghts on crank shaft is there a formula in relation to size of pistons? thanks in advance for any help
eric smith

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