Andy,
I didn't want to get involved in "That" discussion, since I tried to
determine the ratio of my Spit last year by that method with some not
too reliable results. I ended up removing the gear assembly and
counting the teeth on the crown gear!!
Joe
Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> 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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