[urq] 10V FWIW dept

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

Just a FWIW to all the 10V-ers out there (probably would work just as well  
for all other motors depending on the stock weight of the OE flywheel).
I just completed the engine swap on my newly acquired URQ (to replace the  
wrecked one), and in the process had a local machine/balancing shop lighten the  
flywheel. He took off as much material as he thought he dared which  resulted 
in a 10 pound reduction from 26 down to 16 pound final  weight.
The seat of the pants results are in and I feel it was well worth the  $90 
cost. Throttle response is much better, and drive-ability improved. The car  
overall just feels much quicker. I was originally concerned about standing  start 
problems (read stalling issues), but it actually seems better if any  change 
at all.
Highly recommended.
 
On a side note, as I recall the "turkey gobble" water pump noise on the 10  
valves is a result of the belt being too tight. Can anyone with a better memory 
 than mine confirm?
 
Dennis
Denver