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Subject:Lower 1st gear in 091-1 - forgot to add this
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Thu, 3 Jun 1999 10:18:03 -0700

I forgot to add this to my last post:

Since I can't afford the current 2wd trans rebuild I need, I certainly can't afford
the syncro westy that I really need, so...

In addition to lack of a limited slip diff, the other big problem I have with the
2wd trans is 1st gear being too high for rough terrain and/or hill climbing. Is
there an easy/cheap 1st replacement which would give a lower ratio without
leaving too much gap between 1st/2nd? Has anyone tried this?

tia.

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Shawn Wright
Computer Systems Manager
Shawnigan Lake School
250-743-6240
swright@sls.bc.ca