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Old May 18th 05, 05:31 AM
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Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
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What th ewirter seems to be describing is an arrangement where two

opposing
pistons share a crankpin. I've seen twins like this and they vibrate

like
hell. A boxer (whihc most all flat opposed engines are) is a much

smoother
arrangement.


What is the distinguishing characteristic of a boxer, that opposing
cylinders fire simultaneously?

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