What makes a good flywheel?
The physics behind a flywheel mean that it needs a large amount of torque to get it rotating, but in turn it also needs a large torque to slow it down, meaning that it conserves angular momentum very effectively.
Can a flywheel be put on backwards?
Yes you can put a flywheel on backwards.
How does a flywheel work at a high speed?
When the wheel is in motion at a high speed, it will keep spinning unless you stop it by applying lots of force. When it rotates, it preserves a great amount of kinetic energy that it later uses to power up a vehicle or machine at the time of starting the engine or speeding up.
What kind of bearings are used in a flywheel?
Flywheels are ideally made from steel and move over special high grade bearings; these are typically confined to a revolution value of several thousand RPM. A number of contemporary flywheels are constructed of carbon fiber components and implement magnetic bearings, making it possible for these to rotate at rates up to 60,000 RPM.
What’s the step height on a flywheel clutch?
If you were to machine only the friction surface of the flywheel, the clutch wouldn’t grab and hold as well. The step height is critical to proper clutch operation.
Can a flywheel be machined without a clutch?
If you were to machine only the friction surface of the flywheel, the clutch wouldn’t grab and hold as well. The step height is critical to proper clutch operation. Too little (shallow) and the clutch will hold power great but it will have trouble releasing.
How to choose the best flywheel for your engine?
The best flywheel to choose will depend on your engine torque, vehicle weight, gearing, and intended purpose. Choosing the proper weight is crucial in enhancing your driving experience. Here are the average weights for flywheel materials commonly used on V8 engines:
Where is the offset weight on a flywheel?
On a flywheel, the offset weight is often a series of drilled holes around the outside of the flywheel instead of a fixed weight. (Image/Jeff Smith) I am looking for the right flywheel for my Gen VI 454 engine. The date code on the block is K106, and the engine casting number is 12550313.
If you were to machine only the friction surface of the flywheel, the clutch wouldn’t grab and hold as well. The step height is critical to proper clutch operation. Too little (shallow) and the clutch will hold power great but it will have trouble releasing.
What does it mean to have a zero balanced flywheel?
When Chevrolet built the original 396 and 427 c.i.d. Rat motor, they designed the rotating assembly to be internally balanced. This means the harmonic balancer and flywheel/flexplate are zero balanced.