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Old 07-11-2010, 06:21 PM   #1
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I was wondering what ratio of 2nd overdrive is on my 49. Is it higher or lower than 3rd gear.
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Old 07-14-2010, 05:56 PM   #2
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It's lower.
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Old 07-15-2010, 09:17 AM   #3
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In other words: you can get six speeds out of a three speed OD trans and each one is progressivly higher.
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