Unless you are willing to accept a smaller diameter prop or go with much longer gear then this will cause real issues with
rotation at takeoff and prop strikes on landings
...Chrissi

Yes we know that. Longer fixed gear is not that big of a modification.
Would also improve prop efficiency on tractors.

I was under the impression this discussion was applied to Pushers, extending fixed gear in a pusher is not an option, the bow is
a custom item made up in molds.
...Chrissi

Make a new mold or have the gear bent up out of aluminum plate.
There is an outfit that will do that for you. Since the modulas of
elasticity is higher it will make a better gear anyway. Not only
that it won't melt from brake heat as the stock fiberglass gear
is won't to do.

Paul Lamar
 
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