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Old 12-04-02, 10:22 AM
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Counterweight/Flywheel question

Decided to simplify my question a bit...

Why didn't mazda put the Automatic counterweight on all of their engines, and just balance the flywheel??
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that would be too simple....

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Cost efficiencies

Cheaper to make a weighted flywheel than a separate counterweight and flywheel set up.
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I gree with Hozzmanrx7's assesment
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cheaper i agree.
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