| The o/d will also sap more power than a direct drive 4th or even a 5th.  I 
don't think the amount is significant but can be enought to stop the engine 
pulling up the rev range to more power etc.
Daniel1312
In a message dated 18/03/01 22:36:22 Pacific Standard Time, ccrobins@ktc.com 
writes:
<< No two ways about it.  I had a '70 B  with a pretty strong 1800 in it
 that would run faster in straight drive than in OD.  The little motor
 couldn't pull the taller gear.
 
   Cheers,
 
   CR >>
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