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balance shaft belt removal
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:52 pm
by jasonxr2racer
Is it ok just to remove the balance shaft belt and leave the shafts inside?
I'm not doing a bottom end re-build on my engine just fitting Accord Type r top end and inlet.
I know you can remove them but will do this next season
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:39 pm
by 4thgenphil
I did for a good few years. With a track day and a ring trip with no drama. Not ideal as they are there for a reason. I've never seen proof that it affects the motor adversely but I could be wrong
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:39 pm
by 106pete
Yup just cut it off and leave the shafts alone
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:02 pm
by Thebusofwoe
Same. Had my belt off and shafts in for a while now as the front shaft had excessive end float. It will be fine.
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:30 am
by Sailor
We did it to the ATR last year when the balancer shaft bearing started to squeal a bit.
Apparently, dyno tests have shown that it gives you another 3bhp ... I haven't noticed.
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:49 pm
by jasonxr2racer
cheers for the heads up guys!!!
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:42 pm
by GOONIESnvrSAYdie
Been running mine for 12 months without and its all good
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:51 pm
by damon
Can you notice in any way it's been removed?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:57 pm
by RattyMcClelland
Your crank will eventually love it.
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 11:00 pm
by damon
I guessed something wouldn't enjoy it.