Tom Hargrave wrote: > The counter rotating shafts were used in the 2.5 liter Chrysler engines and > likely in the 2.6 liter Mitsu engines. I remember a 2.6 liter Mistu engine > but don't know much about it.
I was just surprised at the idea that anybody could license the balance shafts from Porsche after their use of shafts in the 944. Chrysler's use of the Mitsu Silent Shaft 2.6 dates back to at least the 1983 Caravan, if not the 81 or 82 K-cars. The Mopar 2.5 replaced the Mitsu 2.6 in Chrysler's lineup some time around 1987. Wiki claims that: Mitsubishi Motors pioneered the design in the modern era with its "Silent Shaft" Astron engines in 1975, with balance shafts located low on the side of the engine block and driven by chains from the oil pump, and they subsequently licensed the patent to Fiat, Saab and Porsche. Cited source: http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/engine/smooth2.htm _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
