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We'll call it two guys talking feasibility....... 8-).....and yes, the roots are getting deeperDave
Quote from: steamer on July 08, 2016, 09:14:04 PMWe'll call it two guys talking feasibility....... 8-).....and yes, the roots are getting deeperDaveFascinating conversation to be following, even if I need to google some of the terms flying back and forth. Never heard of hirth coupling, for one. Hope you guys actually build one/some of these engines, as long as you post pictures!!
Yes, it's like two bevel gears made with a 90 degree Vee cutter. Easier to make than the manufactures let on.Key on the separate gear wheel supported by the adjacent big end bearings, as in your sketch.Mike