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Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 4:20 pm
by Big AL
Are there any merits to mixing roller weights ? I have a new stock set for my Aero 50 and a little heavier set that are in good shape. I've seemed to have loss some pick-up and top end with the stock set... Will mixing them give the best of both worlds ? I've read that they need to be mixed 3 and 3.. Advice much appreciated, I'm a newbie to all this..
Re: Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:28 pm
by elitedio
I have mixed weights when I didn't have the "right" amount of weight. I have done 3 and 3, 4 and 2, and 5 and 1. I have also drilled weights with a step drill to lighten them.
I should add:
By the sound of your question I wonder if you really want less rpm? Unless you step up your contra spring heavier weights will slow down the engine.
Re: Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:38 pm
by Bear45-70
elitedio wrote:I have mixed weights when I didn't have the "right" amount of weight. I have done 3 and 3, 4 and 2, and 5 and 1. I have also drilled weights with a step drill to lighten them.
I should add:
By the sound of your question I wonder if you really want less rpm? Unless you step up your contra spring heavier weights will slow down the engine.
Never ever do any combo except 3 of one weight and 3 of another staggered. Anything else causes balance issues and is not bright move.
Re: Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:38 pm
by Big AL
Going to try the 3 and 3 this weekend as I need to change out the drive belt so two birds with one stone as they say.... Is there a right and wrong way to install roller weights ?...Flat side to the right or left ? Thanks for the help !
Re: Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 11:28 pm
by tazland001
Bear is correct for once. hehe
Just kidding bear
Taz
Re: Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 9:31 am
by eliteguy50
Big AL wrote:Going to try the 3 and 3 this weekend as I need to change out the drive belt so two birds with one stone as they say.... Is there a right and wrong way to install roller weights ?...Flat side to the right or left ? Thanks for the help !
Flat side? Please elaborate.
Re: Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 4:48 pm
by Big AL
My weights both stock and ones that were in it have a flat metal side on one end and a side that is slightly indented a little on the other.. Not sure if they go in flat side to the right or left when I'm holding the variator ? Any one with any thoughts ??
Re: Mixed Roller Weights ?
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 6:55 pm
by Mystic
either way is fine as long as they roll
