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				LWFW to avoid RMS damage
			 
 
			Just curious as to whether anybody knows whether a light fly wheel could mitigate crankshaft and RMS damage by reducing the overhung weight at the back of the crankshaft.  I would think the DMFW at 40 lbs, slightly unbalanced, on a slightly untrue crank could cause undue crank shaft deflection resulting in RMS damage and leaks.  I would think by the time you have an RMS leak you already have engine damage.
 I was thinking of a LWFW just to prevent this scenario but I am just learning about all the negatives associated with it.  I have a very low mileage engine (m96) that I would like to make reliable.
 
 What flywheel would I use to be safe?  Do I need a clutch to go along with it?  It is not a race car so I would like to keep it as streetable as possible.  What are the risks?  Will a dynamic balance problem be caused?
 
 Thanks,
 
 jaykay
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