5 cyl interference

[JanDebL at aol.com]

Everyone appears to have valid observations.  The bevel gear drive on a 
Ducati was a work of art.  Like the 4 cam Porsche Carrera engines, I'm sure a 
significant amount of HP was required to turn the shafts and gears and the 
belts are definitely cheaper and quieter alternative. Also the timing 
procedure was elaborate.  The new Porsches with the variocam seemed to have 
solved the problem with a reliable chain and a tensioning system that also 
optimizes the HP & torque curves.  Too bad they are out my price range.
Jan Lahtonen
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