Could i do this? It seems like its just as good as a delete..except im not taking the actual shaft out and plugging it.

 

They keep all the stuff stacked on the end of the shaft. Best to leave them on.

 

Yea maybe, here's what I would be thinking about tho... the stack that 46 is talking about is a stack of surfaces between the crankshaft nut and the oil pump. Essentially they are like a stack of shims. If you pull one of those surfaces out, it seems to me that you might want to replace it with a machine washer or something of the same thickness to maintain the build-up and ensure the oil pump gets its drive. It seems do-able tho.
Theres a few guy around here that have actually done this, maybe they give us the lowdown...
Bruce

 

Looks like Lindsey Racing makes a nice BS delete kit. No modifications necessary.

 

There's also the stuff on the balance shafts. The problem will be with the clear gasket that seals the balance shaft cavity from the space between the balance shaft and the spacer that sits over it. Without compression on this seal, crankcase pressure will vent out around balance shaft snout. Essentially, its the same sealing method used on the cam shaft.

As for the crank shaft, leaving the pulley on makes the most sense if everything else is stock. A machined spacer is on my engine, but its also being used to mount a trigger wheel.

 

Thats what we ended up doing. I can always put the belt back on if i decide i don't like it.

 

I see no reason why you can't just remove the sprockets and leave the shafts in there. Although if racing is the goal I'd think you would want to get rid of the shaft weight.

 

With the sprocket off, there is nothing to hold the balance shaft to the front of the housing, so the mylar seal cannot do its job and oil could leak.

 

Sorry brain fart here... it's been a while since I've been in there. The sprockets hardly weigh anything; just leave them on.