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[VAC] Re: towing with vintage CARs Gear Ratios



Doc,
 
I have to go along with Robert.  In the automotive world, "lower" gearing typically means a higher numerical gear ratio (4.1 to 1 is considered lower than 3.55 to 1). They also talk about greater torque multiplication for the higher numerical ratio.(which is the whole point here.)
 
There is a saying among mechanical engineers to beware when electrical engineers tackle mechanical problems.
 
Nothing personal, you understand.  I have enjoyed and learned a lot from your e-mails. It is only fair that mechanical engineers have a hard time with abstract electrical circuit diagrams.
 
Oliver Filippi