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jesse farr wrote:
> Somebody on ebay is selling crank counter weights from automatic 
> transmission rotary. item # 220123646773
> -  http://tinyurl.com/2dhdbz  -
>
> Why doesn't someone who can balance a rotary crank and weights buy for 
> $80, plus freight, and develop figures how to machine down and/or 
> rebalance straight shift weights, of which there seem to be a plenty, 
> to match, where the rest of us can buy these things without feeling we 
> are using up what few there are?
> Or is this way too much trouble and expense for something that is not 
> really necessary?
> If no one else is interested but thinks needed let me know and I will 
> follow up. If someone thinks they can do balance, develop necessary 
> information to alter straight shift weights to work, also let me know. 
> Oh yes, if you think necessary and/or not, let me know that as well. 
> The fact no one would want them or see a need might effect my 
> decision. <g>
> jofarr, soddy tn
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New builders/developers are migrating to the RX-8.  I think there will 
be less and less demand for the counterweights as time goes on.