balance shaft

collocation in English

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balance
noun
uk
/ˈbæl.əns/us
/ˈbæl.əns/
a state where things are of equal weight ...
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shaft
noun[C]
uk
/ʃɑːft/us
/ʃæft/
a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool ...
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(Definition ofbalanceandshaftfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The 60 degree vee-angle eliminates the need for abalanceshaft, improving refinement while reducing mechanical complexity.
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The engine features abalanceshaftto drive the oil pump and balance the crankshaft.
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The two-piece steel-aluminum oil pan features in-pan integrated oil-pump assembly driven by thebalanceshaftwith a shorter inverted-tooth chain.
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It features 120 degree crank throws and a counter-rotatingbalanceshaft.
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In 1988, abalanceshaftwas added to smooth engine vibrations.
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The cylinder block was redesigned for use with abalanceshaft.
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It is a water-cooled, straight-three engine, four-stroke engine with a belt-driven single overhead camshaft, and a chain-drivenbalanceshaft.
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However, the 180 crank yielded some tingling secondary vibration (which could be minimised with abalanceshaft), and an uneven firing order.
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It utilised a singlebalanceshaftand a 6-speed cassette-type gearbox.
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Because of this, there is nobalanceshaft, further lightening the engine.
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This engine features abalanceshaftand an output of 31 horsepower.
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The 1,250cc models use a new fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine with abalanceshaftto reduce vibrations.
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The engine also incorporates a 1 engine orderbalanceshaftmounted under the crankshaft driven by helical gears to manage engine vibration.
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Inherent balance of the reciprocating mass is like a pair of straight fours, and modern designs often incorporate abalanceshaftfor smoothness.
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It came with a six-speed gearbox andbalanceshaft.
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The use of abalanceshafthelps this.
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The engine was also installed with abalanceshaftto reduce vibration.
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It also did not have abalanceshaft.
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Many people have removed thebalanceshaftbelt or thebalanceshaftassemblies altogether to prevent belt failure and/or leakage.
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Counterweights on the crankshaft and possible a counter rotatingbalanceshaftare required to compensate for the first order rocking motions.
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