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vince1 · 04-16-2017, 10:56 PM

I think 3.73 is OK on the farm or in the city. On the highway an overdrive would be a necessity.

3.07 or 3.08 is a good all round ratio if you don't have overdrive. You've still got 1st and 2cd for groaning up the hill.

04-16-2017, 10:56 PM	#5
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,164	Re: gearing I think 3.73 is OK on the farm or in the city. On the highway an overdrive would be a necessity. 3.07 or 3.08 is a good all round ratio if you don't have overdrive. You've still got 1st and 2cd for groaning up the hill.