New Ford Engine

[kevins2]

Nothing to do with our hobby, but interesting to read about the technology...

Ford Reveals New EcoBlue Diesel Engine, Touts it as Game-Changing

[TheExtreme]

Originally Posted by kevins2

Nothing to do with our hobby, but interesting to read about the technology...

Ford Reveals New EcoBlue Diesel Engine, Touts it as Game-Changing

Actually in a way it does correlate. The more advancements that are made in any automotive area, provide new ideas for the other area. 4cyl/6cyl/V8/modular/ecoboost, etc. Even though I am old school on hot rods, I can really appreciate the technical advancements.

[Mark IV]

I find the fact that the crank centerline is offset 10MM to be very interesting!

[Gaz64]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

I find the fact that the crank centerline is offset 10MM to be very interesting!

The aim is to reduce friction on the major thrust side.

The decrease on the major side is larger than the increase on the minor side.

Hence better fuel economy, more torque etc.

Have seen this done as offset bores, but not as large as 10mm for obvious reasons.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by Gaz64

The aim is to reduce friction on the major thrust side.

The decrease on the major side is larger than the increase on the minor side.

Hence better fuel economy, more torque etc.

Have seen this done as offset bores, but not as large as 10mm for obvious reasons.

I seem to remember someone's engine years ago that had the bores at less than a 90 degree angle to the crank. I assume to accomplish the same effect via a different model.