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That backs up a very good article I read in the 2008 Annual issue of Australian 4WD Action. The article is titled "Grubby Thoughts" and describes the disassembly of an old gearbox by Roothy.
It was the clearest presentation of the internals of a gearbox that I've read. It clearly demonstrates why the 1:1 gear is best for towing. In 5sp Prado 120 Auto, the 1:1 gear is 4th; in the 6sp manual it is 5th. Basically, one less gear than the overdrive gear.
So there we have it... theory and practice coming together.
Cheers,
LFaR.
Originally posted by STRINCO
It was the clearest presentation of the internals of a gearbox that I've read. It clearly demonstrates why the 1:1 gear is best for towing. In 5sp Prado 120 Auto, the 1:1 gear is 4th; in the 6sp manual it is 5th. Basically, one less gear than the overdrive gear.
So there we have it... theory and practice coming together.
Cheers,
LFaR.
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