Gies Gear Model 1 - what hp is it rat... |
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Robert
Senior Member Username: robert
Post Number: 343 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 06:43 pm: |
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Does anyone know what horsepower the Gies Model 1 gear was rated for? I have one here and before putting it behind my 7hp, (probably more like 10hp) Gray Model T, I would like to know if it can handle that much. Thanks in advance. |
Searcher
Senior Member Username: searcher
Post Number: 410 Registered: 10-2004
| Posted on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 08:19 pm: |
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Here is a 1908 Gies ad that provides some guidance in that regard.
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Richard Bartrop
Advanced Member Username: bartropr
Post Number: 39 Registered: 06-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 03:22 pm: |
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I hadn't appreciated this was called a "Gies Gears" reverse gear. My 1908 Brooke engined boat uses this gear.It works well, just have to keep the brake band etc adjusted. |
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