On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 11:20:31 -0400, "Sal's Dad"
wrote:

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Transmission - it seems simple (and cheap) to use the 5 speed transmission,
with driveshaft attached to prop shaft with CV-joint and thrust bearing.
This would allow some variation in reduction ratio, for varying conditions.
Am I nuts?
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Thanks - Sal's Dad


In the matter of a variable gear transmission: yes, probably.

Brian W