> > Pretty simple really, longer sroke means longer throw on the crank which
>> means a longer "lever arm" from the centre of the crank. In other words,
>> if torque is measured in footpounds, for the same pounds you have more
>> foots therefore more footpounds.
>> John and Muddy
>
>That is the best, most simple explanation I have ever heard. And it makes
>sense! For years I have heard the adage about 'square' motors, but nobody
>could ever explain the reason. Thanks, John.
And, of course, it's wrong. It's the conventional answer, and like
so much received "wisdom" about motor building, it isn't true.
Torque performance is very much determined by valve things.
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