olie05 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Check this out: http://bourke-engine.com/ani.htm Couldn't their claims be achieved with the proper rod/stroke ratio, instead of their seemingly complicated bearing mechanism? -Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I had an old girl friend who tried to trade her menstral cycle for one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 lol but seriously though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-TARD Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Seems like it would be more efficient with a standard con rod setup. That sliding bearing carrier in the center looks like a good source of friction. Maybe a good design for low RPM applications like generators or tractors. I wouldn't trust that design for high RPM though. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Especially not good for high rpm/Hp imh because the rod doesnt point to the center of the crank journal, it pushes on the side, cantalevered.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Picture is not very clear, what's the direction of airflow/exhaust flow? It seems the air has to take many turns or be squished around in the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Reciprocating mass is excessive, piss poor design for holding the rod centered with a bushing that will wear. I see alot of wear parts, looks like a glorified subaru engine that is not as good as the original pancake design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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