Dan Ruggirello wrote:

Paul,

snips.

I would like to take a look at the ultimate bell housing eventually to see how it compares.  Can
you export two IGES files - a solid and surface model?

yes. I'll send the iges separately tomorrow.

Also, I looked at the other redrive design you sent.  How expensive do you suppose it would be to
get one built?  How about the weight?  I would change the housing in that design to something like
the ultimate bell housing though instead of using struts.  It would be easier to install and maybe
stiffer in torsion.

Dan

It depends. If you make the housing out of thick wall Al tubing and you have
a surplus source for small chunks not much. Mostly you will need a large
metal cutting band saw, a good size lathe and a mill. 

I never calculated the weight but the gear set itself is only about
eight pounds. My guess is less than 25 pounds.


Paul Lamar
 
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