Difference between revisions of "Crankcase"

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External housing for the [[crankshaft]].
External housing for the [[crankshaft]].
==Vertically split==
Vertical crankcases are crankcases that are split vertically.
==Horizontally split==
Horizontally split crankcases were a major innovation when they were first introduced.  They caused the bikes that featured them to be FAR less prone to oil leaks. 


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Revision as of 20:31, 26 November 2010

External housing for the crankshaft.

Vertically split

Vertical crankcases are crankcases that are split vertically.

Horizontally split

Horizontally split crankcases were a major innovation when they were first introduced. They caused the bikes that featured them to be FAR less prone to oil leaks.