David Scheidt wrote:
>
> > > 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.
Well it isn't wrong. It is correct assuming every thing else is the
same, of course it never is.
John
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