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Old 12-27-2003 | 06:28 PM
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rclooney
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Default RE: How does a 2 speed gearbox work?

all it is is a centrifugal clutch and a one-way bearing. as the shaft turns faster, the clutch engages the second gear and the one-way bearing stops the whole thing twisting to shreads.