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Trackoholic

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PM & Equation Drilling Questions
« on: December 07, 2006, 12:59:19 PM »
I have the Equation drilled 4 1/2 X 3 1/2, pin about an inch above and 1/2 inch right of ring finger.  I am looking for the same reaction in heavier oil from my undrilled PM.  Should I drill it with the same pin placement.  I was planning on having the MB just right of thumb, sharp break point.
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Re: PM & Equation Drilling Questions
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2006, 06:09:01 AM »
The power machine is very angular off the dry from what I have seen. Drilled one for a guy a couple of weeks ago. Compared to his black widow, ebonite one it was stronger and more angular. The BW and  one were drilled pin high 75* and the PM was drilled pin low 5-1/2 x 45* and has alot of drive through the rack. the equation is more arcy than the PM from what I have seen also.

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Re: PM & Equation Drilling Questions
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2006, 07:58:49 AM »
Hey Trackoholic,

Give me your pap, how much length and backend you want out of the Power Machine.  If you place the mb where you mentioned, it would snap real hard and late.  Is that what you're getting from the the Equation from your stated layout?  Generically speaking, your Equation is more of a "strong arc" reaction (depends however on your personal style...speed to rev ratio, axis rotation and tilt...etc).  Tech Support is pretty much dead on from what he states, the Power Machine is even stronger off the friction compared to the Equation.  Let me know and I'll help out, thanks.
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Re: PM & Equation Drilling Questions
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2006, 10:14:48 AM »
I'm not positive on my pap, I'd have to call my proshop when he opens, but I think it's about 5" right 1/4" up.  I track very high, 1/2 inch left of thumb and 1" left of middle finger.  I'm rev dominate, and I prefer an axis rotation slightly more than 45`, however I can make adjustments accordingly.  Tilt, I don't think much if any.  And yes my Equation goes long and snaps hard and I like it.  This may be due to the pattern.  My widow seems to hook to early and not finish as strong once the track develops.  My Robo is in the bag for emergency and barely ever gets used.  I don't want this PM to overlap my Equation, but If it laps the Widow a little I can always bring the cover on the Widow down some and use it for some heavier stuff.  I'm pretty sure I want the MB to right of thumb for sharp break point, just debating on the pin placement.  I am pretty well set on 41/2 from pap, just wondering how high.  My Eq is a big inch up from bridge.  Thanks for all of your opinions
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Re: PM & Equation Drilling Questions
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2006, 11:26:49 AM »
Hey Trackoholic,

"If" that's your pap, the mb placement is fine and will give you that late and sharp break.  I'd suggest keeping the pin over ring area so that both your controlling weights (pin and mb) are working harder for you.  Anytime we place a controlling weight on our centerline, we help stabilize the reaction some.  

In regards to your BW, where's your mb placement on that ball?  If you have low tilt as stated, you have to be careful as to where you place strong mb's.  Sometimes the ball can get started too early and that may be the reason for the reaction you're getting.  Just trying to help explain bud....
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