Re: Gearbox OD or not OD, that is the question

[Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>]

On Tue, 29 Jun 1999, Peter S. wrote:

> How do the ratio's and final drive compare with and without OD?  I seem to
> be a fortunate ones whose got OD but I was just curious how it differs.
> Peter S

Normally there was no difference at all between OD and non-OD gearsets or
OD v. non-OD final drive ratios, at least not on Spitfires.

--Andy

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