Topic: KAWASAKI 12.5 FLATHEAD ??S

[GRUBDIGGER]

if the vent wasnt working, you would notice oil leaks. not to sure whats going on there.

[bountyhunter]

Ok I am thinkin on building the engine who can balance the crank and what would it cost or will stock parts hold to 7500 or so also is anyone building bullet rods for these

[George Herrin]

Tommy Danials can balance it like NO OTHER. Stock parts will go 6800 easily Don't know anyone that has turned one 7500.

[bountyhunter]

Thanks George how do i get ahold of him and the stock balancin system will hold to 6800 I know that the new rod looked real good was wandering if it would hold good  well if itll hold with stock parts that good maybe build it to run in that rpm range than

[Flipper]

Thanks George how do i get ahold of him and the stock balancin system will hold to 6800 I know that the new rod looked real good was wandering if it would hold good  well if itll hold with stock parts that good maybe build it to run in that rpm range than

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Tommy Balanced my Kaw FB460v crank, and billet connecting rod, it is as smooth as silk.
George, built the engine - massive porting, a stupid cam, ARC Flywheel, valves ect...........
I have whacked this puppy over 7300rpm and am not blowing oil at all. 

[bountyhunter]

Ok so you are not using the stock balancing system than and were how much for the billet rod

[GRUBDIGGER]

JOEY HAD THE ROD CUSTOM MADE AND IT TOOK A YEAR TO GET.

[bountyhunter]

OK how much for billet ARC flywheel and are they like the ones for briggs adjustable

[Flipper]

Arc Racing has them direct. They have coils too.



  The Billet Rod I had made is T7075 alum for a Kawasaki FB460V with a stock stroke.
Now that I own the design, I was thinking of producing some but I do not see much of a future in it due to the phasing out of flat heat engines.

  The Minimum run my machinist will do is 4.  After paying thousands for the engineering work, I do not feel this will be anywhere close to being affordable to the public.
Probably will write if off as a learning experience/loss.
Now for the good news, So far, I have taken this engine over 7300rpm, and it won’t die, The Powerband is just plain stupid, it pulls like a big bore twin.