All I know is what the guy has told me, and that is that it is turned up about 60 hp. No idea what the torque/gear ratio is, but will attempt to find out. This guy took off for a test drive, before paying, and never came back.
I'll prolly have to sue him now. The good news- I have the gear back...
Thanks Guys,
I do not have the shaft here, as this guy went and had someone else fix it, apparently having convinced himself that I am incompetant. The good news is that I have located it, and will have it shipped back here, so photos will be forthcoming. As this one may well end up in court, I...
Got a custy that has a 98 Dodge with(of course) the Cummins T/D. NV 4500. Tore two adjacent teeth clean off the input shaft. Blames me for moly coating the tranny. I know that colloidal moly can handle psi's in excesss of 500,000. Can anyone get me the failex load test specs for gear oil, v...
Hello,
I also build trans for a living, and have my own shop.
The sprags, or roller clutches are there to allow a higher ratio (lower gear) to freewheel, as stated, to avoid a tie up. The real reason it comes on in manual low is to add more holding power for towing, plowing, etc. The overrun...
