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Author: Subject: 8 cyl chain driven BEC middy?
sgraber

posted on 23/11/04 at 09:45 PM Reply With Quote
Looking at that Tiger Site - Maybe it would be easier to oppose the engines with a center jack-shaft and reverse the rotation of the right side engine with a constant mesh two gear transfer box.



Like the photo above except one input and one output both on the same side of the case. Could it be fabbed using 2 identical gears sourced from automotive transmissions and a custom gearcase?





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JoelP

posted on 23/11/04 at 09:52 PM Reply With Quote
hey steve, theres a thread in tools and techniques that you need to see!

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=19413

this is exactly what we are discussing! word for word! ive just posted a piccy too...






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stevebubs

posted on 24/11/04 at 11:23 AM Reply With Quote
Missmatched Gearchange is exactly how Tiff blew one of the Z-Cars Twin-Engined jobbies
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robinho

posted on 24/11/04 at 12:30 PM Reply With Quote
From what I hear Mr Needell has a reputation for being somewhat hard on cars in any case!
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Rorty

posted on 24/11/04 at 08:35 PM Reply With Quote
I know of several twin engined race cars that see regular abuse on the track, and I've never heard of them having gear troubles.
I think if the installation is done well with quality linkages etc, there shouldn't be a problem.





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