Originally Posted by Davidka
Theoretically, the 48t gear shouldn't give a different actual ratio than the 46t. A true gear ratio is the ratio between circumference of two circles. If these two circles are the same diameter they should produce the same ratio, regardless of tooth count. I am told the differece is noticable so what do I know...
Dave,
Actually the motor (clutch bell) needs to turn 3.69 times with the 48T spur opposed to 3.54 times with the 46T spur gear (13T clutch bell). So the diameter has nothing to do with the ratios. With a belt on a pulley, then it would make sense
Best regards,