Here are some pictures of the Ross 2.85:1 redrive I just bought.  One picture is of the input shaft by itself, showing thrust washers and thrust bearings.  Note the pictures showing the top of the bell housing, where 4 holes have been drilled.  I'm wondering if enough engine oil will make it through.  Does this make sense?  Does anyone know if Ross has tried this before, or am I the first?

Scott

P.S. - I'm definitely going to clean up the electric starter.

I kind of like the double needle thrust bearing trick to reduce the 
thrust bearing RPM. Makes for a light weight solution to the sun gear
thrust problem.

Paul Lamar

 
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