Why Crankshaft Alignment Is Crucial for Engine Assembly

Ensuring the crankshaft is positioned properly is critical to an engine's performance. The crankshaft is the heart of the engine. If it’s not aligned properly, that engine’s not going to be firing on all cylinders. Which is why crankshaft alignment is so crucial.

The crankshaft must be in line, and if it's not

That can spell some serious trouble for the engine and very expensive repairs. Think about a bicycle. If all the components of a bicycle were not assembled correctly, the wheels would not roll properly, the chain would come off, you would not be able to ride. So it goes with an engine. An out-of-alignment crankshaft can lead to parts rubbing where they shouldn’t, and that, over time, leads to damage.

A correctly aligned crankshaft makes sure that the left of the engine and right of the engine are evenly distributed

And it will distribute the wear evenly, which means the engine probably won't wear out quickly. Bearing in mind how healthy eats and good sleep keep your body intact, so the alignment of the crankshaft was to keep the engine in shape for a longer time. This means you will spend less time visiting the mechanic and spend a lot more time on the road.

A balanced crankshaft enables smoother running of the engine and it aids the engine to work smoothly. 

Consider a balanced crankshaft as a well-tuned musical instrument. When all the pieces are in harmony, the machine runs fluidly and efficiently. This is more fuel efficient and produces less noise and vibrations in the car.

Maintaining proper crankshaft alignment is extremely vital in ensuring that the engine itself is not damaged. 

Somewhat akin to wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle in order to stay safe, ensuring that a crankshaft bearing is properly aligned helps ensure that all road users are safe. When there is an issue of misalignment, it can cause problems with the engine, which is dangerous and may even cause the car to stop suddenly.

Crankshaft alignment is very critical for effective engine performance and safety

Convitex understands this well. That’s why we ensure that all our engine components are properly aligned. Every engine that leaves our facility has a perfectly aligned crankshaft to ensure the utmost performance and longevity.