That is the question!!
Still searching the earth for parts for my first ever own build diesel unit. Had my heart on direct drive with a 32Hp engine, using a 'spider' coupling, until someone asked why I wasn't using a gear box?
They then informed me that a gearbox would allow me to use a smaller engine, thus saving on room in my trailer and $$$'s in my pocket. I have always used reduction gearboxes on my Honda units, but thought doing direct drive would be more efficient fuel wise (as the engine isn't working as hard).
Any thoughts??
Still searching the earth for parts for my first ever own build diesel unit. Had my heart on direct drive with a 32Hp engine, using a 'spider' coupling, until someone asked why I wasn't using a gear box?
They then informed me that a gearbox would allow me to use a smaller engine, thus saving on room in my trailer and $$$'s in my pocket. I have always used reduction gearboxes on my Honda units, but thought doing direct drive would be more efficient fuel wise (as the engine isn't working as hard).
Any thoughts??