Engine RPM divided by transmission ratio (high gear: .73 for B-ratio Fullers/.87 for A-ratio fullers) divided by rear end ratio times tire diameter (measure them: 275/80x22.5 about 40":11x22.5 about 42": 11x24.5 about 43" times .002975 (conversion factor) EQUALS road speed in MPH
SO: for my little eagle:
1500 rpm/.73/3.73x40x.002975=65 mph
Or use eatons road speed calculator.
Play with ratios. Gear it for top hole at the speed you want to run on the highway.
At 100k, coming out of the hole, I'd love an 18. Otherwise a 13 is fine for most hills. 10s are OK for flat and light.
Which transmission?
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Floyd, Jun 15, 2013.
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