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Old 06-17-2025, 05:39 AM   #1
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Hi All,

Wondering if anyone has seen a reduction box like this?

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Old 06-17-2025, 06:25 AM   #2
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Probably Australian creation.
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No picture ?
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Old 06-17-2025, 07:20 AM   #4
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Is it a reduction or an overdrive? Tim
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Is it a reduction or an overdrive? Tim
Be easy enough to tell by turning input shaft.
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Old 06-18-2025, 07:41 PM   #6
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Hi All,

Definitely a reduction box, 2:1. Which would mean very low if you were in first gear, the reduction box engaged and then the differential in low as well!

First one I've seen, i was hoping it was an overdrive!

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Old 06-18-2025, 08:05 PM   #7
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Looks like you could turn it around and make it overdrive?????
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