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Calculating transmission ratios “i”
Calculating transmission ratios “i”
Transmission ratio
   
Transmission ratio=No. of teeth on driven gear:No. of teeth on drive gear

   
RatiosFormula
iG=Gear ratioZG2 : ZG1
iA=Axle ratioZA2 : ZA1
iov=Overall ratioiG x iA

   
Example: 
 5th gearFinal drive
Drive gearZG1 = 36ZA1 = 9
Driven gearZG2 = 32ZA2 = 35

   
Calculations: 
iG=32 : 36 = 0.889 
iA=35 : 9 = 3.889 
iov=0.889 x 3.889 = 3.457

   

General repair instructions > < Calculations