Thanks VeeDubber. A great technical discourse on direct drive off the pulley end.
You then ask: > Now step outside the box. Why is the prop installed on the pulley-hub? >From my very limited (multi-hour not multi-year) knowledge of the subject the answer to me is simplicity; the flywheel end provides 4 bolt holes which enable the engine to be bolted directly onto the firewall. That done, the prop must be attached to the other end. You go on to say: > I submit that if there is no compelling reason to do so there is no > justification for installing the prop on the pulley hub since it > is easier and less > expensive to install it on the opposite end of the crankshaft. I would be most appreciative if you would provide the detail on how to do one of these easier and less expensive flywheel-end installations or point out where to go to get the information. Thanks, Murray Gill
