[DeTomaso] Speaking of (crankshafts)

Thomas Tornblom thomas at hax.se
Thu Mar 1 03:25:03 EST 2012


2012-03-01 06:02, MikeLDrew at aol.com skrev:
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> In a message dated 2/28/12 23 09 46, thomas at hax.se writes:
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>> I think this is incorrect for a V-engine though, the spacing is normally
>> 120°. You can think of a V12 as two straight sixes sharing a single
>> crank. The crank will look like a straight six crank.
>>
>> For a true 12 cylinder boxer the pins would be spaced 60° apart.
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> I believe the Ferrari 'Boxer' engine isn't a true Boxer, but rather a
> 180-degree V-12. A slight distinction....

Correct, which is why I said "true boxer".

>
> Mike

Cheers,
Thomas




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