>Though I will gladly admit the series II (not IIA) engine is considerably
>smoother and better-balanced than its IIa counterpart. Miss Jess idles so
>quietly you can barely hear her run.
>Interesting. I wonder how they managed to do that?
Not sure - but there is a very definite quality level difference between
the II and IIa engines. Some of the design issues are just silly (likel the
small con-rod bearings) but others are really nice (like the design mods in
the lifters).
Really, I think it was mostly tighter quality controls on the
forgings...but that's a personal opinion.
>I had thought it would be
>fun someday to try this with a 2.25 engine, start from the bare block and
a
>warehous full of bits and start weighing, just to see what the result
would
>be.
>
>Clinton
Hmmm...balancing an engine isn't rocket science - a die grinder and a good
scale will get you a big improvement. Next 2.25 I do is going to get done
that way - also going to get bored 40 over, catch a 2.25 Diesel cam and go
for a bit more power.
ajr
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