Hey Jake.

That was what I originally thought (posted)

I assume this type of figure applies to the forward and reverse gears
too. (P 34.1b Bentley)

Thanks for confirming!

Neil.

On Jan 19, 2008 8:26 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> Teeth Neil; ring first, then pinion.  That's your "rear end ratio".   :)
>
>
>
> On Jan 19, 2008 7:49 PM, neil N < musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks Shawn.
> >
> > I thought 5th would reduce RPM's significantly. Obviously not. :)
> >
> > I'll check out your website and when I have a minute, I'll study your
> > findings. Thanks for providing them.
> >
> > Yah I find the reverse gear ratio on my air cooled could stand to be
> lower.
> >
> > But in regards to the figures in Bentley......
> >
> >
> > "Final drive 38:7 = 5.428"
> >
> > What do the first two numbers mean?
> >
> > Sorry for such an elementary question. :^)
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 1/19/08, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Yup, the DX 5 speed is very close in top end to the ACW 4 speed - that's
> > > what I pulled out of my '88. Both give about 3300rpm at 100km/h - 62mph
> or
> > > so with 195/75R14 tires IIRC. The gear ratio chart is on my website (see
> my
> > > sig). It's an Excel file. With a 1.9TD, or a non-Westy, I'd be tempted
> to go a
> > > but taller gearing, but with a 1.6TD , the DX is just about perfect. The
> low 1st
> > > gear is great for tough starts on steep/rough terrain; I only wish
> reverse were
> > > the same low ratio. The 5sp shifter takes some getting used to though,
> and
> > > swapping into an '82 van is not trivial. It is simple on '83+ vans
> though,
> > > provided you have all the pieces.
> > >
> > > On 19 Jan 2008 at 21:03, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Neil;
> > > > Maybe Shawn Wright will chime in. He has done a chart calculating the
> output of
> > > > various vanagon transmission series. I seem to remember that the
> 5-speed is good
> > > > for nearly ten more mph than the 4-speed, but that maybe optimistic.
> Anyway,
> > > > it's more as I remember.
> > > >
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Jan 19, 2008 3:53 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi all.
> > > > >
> > > > > A look at Bentley and search of archives still has me scratching my
> > > > > head somewhat.
> > > > >
> > > > > P34.1b shows figures such as (for the DX 5 sp w/1.6 NA diesel):
> > > > >
> > > > > Final drive 38:7 = 5.428
> > > > >
> > > > > Does this mean 38 teeth to 7 teeth = a gear ratio of 5.428:1 ?
> > > > >
> > > > > My questions spawn from posting of Jim Felders' mention of the 5
> speed
> > > > > tranny and 1.6 diesel.
> > > > >
> > > > > From what I can gather, the final drive combined with the 5th gear
> > > > > will reduce RPM's of the engine than an ACW (P 34.1a)
> > > > >
> > > > > True?
> > > > >
> > > > > TIA,
> > > > >
> > > > > Neil.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
> > > > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> > > > >
> > > > > Engine swap beginings: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Shawn Wright
> > > http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
> > > '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
> > > '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >
> > Engine swap beginings: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
http://web.mac.com/tubaneil

Engine swap beginings: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/