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Old 06-09-2011, 09:37 AM   #5 (permalink)
JasonG
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In addition, are you applying power at the front or rear of the crank?
The snout tends to be much smaller and cannot handle much of a torque input.
Yes, I have snapped the end off of cranks. Long unrelated attempt.
Applying power at the flywheel gives a full thickness crank shaft.
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I can't understand why my MPG's are so low..........
21,000lb, 41' Toy Haulers are rough on FE!
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