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Re: Mixing parts

To: brian@uunet.ca
Subject: Re: Mixing parts
From: JWoesvra@aol.com
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 15:46:24 EDT
In a message dated 98-07-23 15:32:05 EDT, brian@uunet.ca writes:

<< FWIW, the Lucas-rebuilt motor that just failed on my car after one race
 weekend had a brand new ten tooth pinion.  Presumably, it was designed to be
 compatible with the ring gear even though it would normally expect a nine
 tooth pinion, but wouldn't the added tooth reduce the torque transfer by
 10%?  And wouldn't that be a bad thing?
 
 Brian
  >>


Sorry, you are right. It would crank faster though, and THAT might be good.

JW

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