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Old 08-09-2008   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MFolks View Post
These engines have pressed together crankshafts with roller bearings requiring much lower oil pressure than the standard friction bearings needing an oil film to function.
You're off in 2-stroke territory there. While I'm sure it's been done, I can't think of a single Japanese 4 stroke that has a pressed together crankshaft. Okay, the racing only 1960 era Honda RC series had pressed cranks, but meanwhile, back in the real world...
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