Real simple, Jerry. The five speeds in question (usually from one or other
model of Datsun) have a fifth gear that is actually an indirect gear, of a
higher ratio than the 1:1 fourth gear which is the direct drive output. Good
question, though!
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: GMGoodman@aol.com <GMGoodman@aol.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, January 06, 1999 5:25 PM
Subject: 5 speed question
>I have seen the use of 5 speed transmissions with the Midget--and some
>discussion of 5 speeds in Bs---but today I had a thought which crossed my
>mind. Help me out -----I have always been under the impression that no
matter
>how many gears you have, the final gear is 1 to 1. That is for every turn
on
>the input side, you get one turn at the rear. Sooooo how is it that a 5
>speed has the effect of an overdrive -----or does it? That is, lower rpms
at
>high speed in the final gear. Example hihway driving. I'm
>puzzled----------guessI don't understand what I thought I did.
>
>Your thoughts please Jerry G '72 B
>
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