TurrFinn

Is there any danger long term to not running a balance shaft. I understand racers will delete them. My lower balance shaft is sticky and I need to address it but I can't as of now so I don't have a balance shaft belt and I just want be sure I won't hurt anything.

Thanks,
TurrFinn

tempest411

The increased vibration is known to cause cracks in the oil pickup tube and the fuel injector manifold. It's very bad for either to fail!

TurrFinn

I read about the oil pick up. I don't know much about the balence shafts but my lower one is sticky and I believe it is my reason for a belt whine. I don't know what to do to fix it, any ideas?

Nowanker

I can vouch for that personally....

tempest411

The balance shaft is 'sticky'? It's easy enough to pull off the cover and shaft and have a look. May as well get new bearings & seals while you're at it.