Doesn't the gasser have more than 49 hp,it should being able to use the
faster gear ratios and get to speed. Just wanting to keep the same shifter
assembly I already have

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On Aug 13, 2012 11:01 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

While it sounds impressive to drop 1,000 rpm the Diesel is geared low for
good reason. You need the RPM to get the horsepower. Also the air cooled
tranny is a weaker box overall. A number of parts are smaller and thus
weaker. A turbo engine especially a turbo diesel should have no problem
tearing up the air cooled tranny.

Dennis

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