High Speed Stalwart

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Ron King

I know the Saracens used by the Australian army topped out at 72 kph with the preselector gearbox and different bevelbox ratios.(tyre size too)
I have no idea if the Salamander used a manual or preselector gearbox and ratios.

I was thinking if fittting Sarasen components could give a wider spread of ratios on a Stalwart gearbox.
Do you have any idea of what Salamander/Sarasen bevel box/hub reduction/ preselector box ratios are .

Hi Ron,

The Salamander had a preselect gearbox and fluid flywheel, as the Saracen and Saladin, and this set up could make driving of a Stalwart on long road trips, better. I do not have much info on the Salamander, but can give you Saracen and Saladin ratios. I guess you have the manuals on the Stalwart and will already know them?

Saracen
ratio of a separate bevel box 1.77:1
hub reduction 4.125:1
pre-selector g/box ratios;
1st 10.27:1
2nd 4.73:1
3rd 2.64:1
4th 1.61:1
5th 1.00:1

overal ratios engine to wheels;
1st 103.2:1
2nd 47.5:1
3rd 26.60:1
4th 16.20:1
5th 10.05:1 (this gave a Saracen on 11.00 tyres, a top speed of 43 mph or 69.2 kph)

If you need any more info let me know.

regards Richard