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Old 04-14-2005, 11:41 AM
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Rolls Royce used gears for years because Royce hated the idea of timing belts/chains. It took one guy 80 hours to polish and make the gears for an engine. I wonder how long they used them or if they still do.

I am 90% sure the I6 in my dads F150 is gear driven.
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