Oct 10, 2009 #1 K KWIKR 1 Active Member Joined May 25, 2001 Messages 1,885 other than the obvious greater bearing surface that also plays a roll in giving a better oil cooling effect . what other advatages if any does a wide journal crank have over a narrow journal ?
other than the obvious greater bearing surface that also plays a roll in giving a better oil cooling effect . what other advatages if any does a wide journal crank have over a narrow journal ?
Oct 11, 2009 #2 L lazaris Active Member Joined May 25, 2001 Messages 1,497 It can carry more load. Negatively it increases friction.
Oct 11, 2009 #3 WarWagon Caustic Cacophony Joined Mar 10, 2007 Messages 2,312 Rolled fillet radius strength.
