What are secondary engine forces? How do you balance secondary forces? This video explains secondary forces, which are forces that occur twice per revolution of the crankshaft. Secondary imbalance is ...

When it comes to engines, finely balancing the rotating assembly is a step that is often overlooked. This is a shame because it can add smoothness, performance, and longevity to any engine. In this ...

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

Linamar has been granted a patent for an innovative engine balance shaft designed for internal combustion engines. The shaft features a hydroformed hollow tube that reduces mass and rotational inertia ...

So your mechanic said your balance shaft gear is starting to wear out, and it got you thinking: What even is a balance shaft, and why do I need one? Do I need one? Is that even a real car part, or is ...