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Re: TR4 Rear axle ratio?

To: KTRIUMPH@aol.com
Subject: Re: TR4 Rear axle ratio?
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:18:31 -0500 (EST)
Cc: bk54@erols.com, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
On Sat, 12 Dec 1998 KTRIUMPH@aol.com wrote:

> Actually I think Andy is right here. I tried this on my car without stopping
> one wheel and got about half the expected ratio. 1 turn of the roadwheel was
> about 1.9 turns of the prop shaft. Scratched my head and moved on.

Hoo boy. Now I'M really confused as well. Guess I'd better try this 
myself again. Admittedly, the last time I did it was with a "locked" rear 
end. Obviously that time I didn't stop one wheel.

Next time I'll simply suggest opening the case and counting teeth on 
crown wheel and pinion. :-)

--Andy

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