Engine balance refers to the inherent motions of the components of an engine, such as an internal combustion engine, and the engineering solutions used to minimise the motions: improving engine balance reduces vibration and other stresses which can improve the overall performance (reliability, cost, efficiency etc.) of an engine powered machine.
Read more about Engine Balance: Inherent Mechanical Balance, Steam Locomotives
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