wallaby Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I came across this interesting fact as I was doing some on-line research. Here's the question: In our beloved Chevy V-8s, what is the single most highly-stressed part of the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'll take a guess and say the crankshaft. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Rods or valve springs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'm going with balancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaman Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'm thinking either the head bolts or the rod bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsmc Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 timing chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 what is the single most highly-stressed part of the engine? harmonic balance bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'll take a guess and say connecting rod bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWick_70MC Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 The PTO on the back of the crankshaft.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
680HPStroker Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Valvetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 rod bolts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Gray SS Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Cam gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Valves (20,000 psi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 It's a toss up. Valvetrain, rod bolts. Seems those are always the first to go when something happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 connecting rod or rod bolts.. since they have to endure the force of bringing the piston to a stop, and then reversing it's direction a gazillion times a minute.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 The block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 In our beloved Chevy V-8s, what is the single most highly-stressed part of the engine? How long do we endure the suspense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 The starter and flywheel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 main bearing bolts/studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 The engine builder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN454Monte Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Pistons? Only say that because of the stress caused by the actual combustion and heat in a confined space, which exerts high pressures /stresses on the piston surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 tis the valve springs.. the answer lies in another post on here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 The Valve Covers I swear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemedic Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I am guessing the oil. It is the "blood" of the engine and cannot live without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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