� Always makes me think I might be able to get a bit more out of mine.
Brett
I was in a similar place at one time.� I had nothing to compare to.� Just figured this is what I get from a 60hp engine...Until I went to the first Fall Colors Tour.� I was finally able to see where I was, compared to the others. My Willys had an obvious disadvantage.� Less power on the climbs. Less speed on the straights.
After that first year, I knew I had some work to do, so I replaced my timing chain. (GPW engine)� Rebuilt a Carter and replaced the Solex.� Re-indexed my oil pump so I could time the engine properly.� While driving my neighborhood, I could feel the difference.
Year #2...Fall Colors Tour.� The improvement in performance was like night and day.� I was now pulling away from people on the climbs, but good speed on the straights?� Well it did fine, until an MB passed me when we were on a flat paved road.
� I was even at full throttle. He still drove by me.� I figured he had an Over Drive.� Nope.
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That's when I learned about the different axle gear ratios in an MB.�
My 3A can out climb an MB all day long, but he's going to pass me easily while cruising a flat paved road.
Different gear ratios = trade offs.� I think I like my climbing ability more.� Especially at the top of Tin Cup Pass.
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Tim�
