I wondered about that too. A redrive has other benefits as well of a larger, slower turning propeller. First, much stronger takeoff acceleration and also climb. Quieter too. Hopefully some good replies and examples will be forthcoming...
> Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 17:32:53 -0700 > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: KR> anyone using a redrive on small VW engine > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > > I have always heard of crank shafts braking when used as direct drives. I > know that if you use a redrive there is a weight penalty. But does the > safety factor go up as well. > > I have found a 1776 cc VW engine real cheap. It is brand new and has been > pickled and sitting for about 8 years. The lady wants $250. With that in > mind, would the redrive be a good idea. I think I would like to buy the > engine if anyone can tell me of a redrive and their performance and safety. > > Thank you > > Marty Martin > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
