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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Bristol gearbox modified 1st gear
« on: November 02, 2021, 07:32:29 »
James, yes, it did need as you say, obviously, and that is what was apparently available.
This post is to try and add to the many replies and comments on the BCOE forum. The topic being - non-working 1st gear freewheels with the 1st gear still operating. If the f/wheel goes 'pop' the drive is not connected, so I'm reliably informed.
I have no f/wheel, but the gear seems to be the original 15:1 (ish) ratio, the period (80s?) mod used on Aces had a 1st gear closer to second as the ACs were considerably lighter that Bristols (405)
This post is to try and add to the many replies and comments on the BCOE forum. The topic being - non-working 1st gear freewheels with the 1st gear still operating. If the f/wheel goes 'pop' the drive is not connected, so I'm reliably informed.
I have no f/wheel, but the gear seems to be the original 15:1 (ish) ratio, the period (80s?) mod used on Aces had a 1st gear closer to second as the ACs were considerably lighter that Bristols (405)