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Old 08-05-2011, 09:36 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by John S View Post
Why did Ford make the flywheel so heavy in the first place?
Old school engineering and easier for Model T drivers to adapt to since they never had a hand shifter before. I don't know of many standard shifts that could be yanked into low gear without a clutch and keep running.
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