[DeTomaso] Gear drive (was RE: Radical fuel economy improvement)

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/24/10 11 01 8, guson at home.se writes:


> To me it looks like the smaller gear isn't even making contact with the 
> cam
> gear in that pic. This has nothing to do with timing precision which 
> relies
> on the other gear only it seems.
> 

Here's a closeup that gives a better idea of the relationship:

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=27978

The tooth engagement on the smaller gear isn't as deep, but it is touching 
both gears.   I don't know how the 'dogbone' arrangement moves around during 
acceleration/deceleration.   Could it be that the smaller gear tooth 
engagement improves and the larger gear's engagement opens up at times?   Dunno.

Mike