In a message dated 10/2/99 7:53:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
kradick1@ic3.ithaca.edu writes:
> What is the difference between an early (3 syncro) O/D gearbox - the elusive
> D-type - from a 3 main engine and 5 main? The D-type was used 1963 until
> early 1968 or so... with the LH being introduced on the 4syncro / 5 main to
> replace the D-type.
>
It's my understanding that 3 main and 5 main engines use different diameter
input shafts. I seems this being mentioned a while back in a thread
concerning engine swaps between 3 main and 5 main engines.
Rick
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