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Mister Moose · 10-30-2020, 06:12 PM

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.

10-30-2020, 06:12 PM	#48
Mister Moose Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Hartford area, CT Posts: 374	Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life 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.