Different Diff ratios on Series MM's

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oliver-morrisminor
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Different Diff ratios on Series MM's

Post by oliver-morrisminor »

Are there different Diff ratio's on Series MM Morries?
I heard ther was two. And what are they and why the difference?
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mike.perry
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Post by mike.perry »

The standard ratio for a Series MM was 9/41 = 4.55:1
Optional ratios were 7/37 = 5.286:1 and 8/43 = 5.375

The last 2 ratios were usually used on the on the Series II
The axle ratio eg 9/41 should be stamped on the axle casing near the diff
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