Highwayman diff ratios

studiocommer

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Klix the highwayman still revving high and gutless on hills - does anyone know what ratio diff should be on a '66 highwayman with a 1600 engine?

many thanks:)

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
its probably the 5.6:1 lower ratio, so its geared for 65mph at 20,ooo rpm [:0] down a hill, behind a lorry,with the wind,in the shade :D

"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off no.3"
 
Hi just getting ours to move is a problem at the moment,Speed is not an issue.Still looking for ideas to release the clutch please. without taking the gearbox out, its quite enough having no roof.thanks Gary & Lynne
 
I read about a tip in practical classics.

If you can get the engine up to operating temperature and then turn it off. Wedge the clutch pedal down overnight and see what happens. I've never tried this myself but apparently it sometimes works, and let's face it, it's worth a go!

Cheers

Dave
 
20,000 rpm at 65mph?[:0] formula one needs some more interesting features - or this is what Andys' van will do at Le Mans next weekend;)[}:)]

Best of luck Gary & Lynne - hope that clutch frees off ok for you:)

Of course if Klix manages to sort out ratios and improve hill climbing then Bessie won't have anything left in this area she can stand a chance with in a drag race:I

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
In past what ive done and never killed a car yet! is press clutch in, into gear then spin engine over..if the clutch hasnt stuck to much this can work just dont try it to near a wall!hope this may help:)
 
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