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Old 10-30-2020, 06:17 PM   #49
Ruth
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Default Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

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Originally Posted by Mister Moose View Post
How would I know if I had a high speed rear end in mine? By modern standards there seems to be a big jump from second to third, is that typical on standard rear ends? My car seems happy at 50 or even 55, I'm just not thrilled about mechanical brakes at 55.
Well unfortunately no matter which rear end ratio you have you will still have the big jump between 2nd and 3rd gears.
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