(OT) Question for the engineers on the list

[Rabbit16v@attbi.com (Rabbit16v)]

With my limited understanding of physics, I don't believe you can create
more energy than you begin with by gearing the power down.  A good example
of this is our motors and our transmissions.  1st gear doesn't have any more
hp than 5th, it's just more useable power when geared down.  I could see
possibly creating more torque but not hp.   HTH!

Dave
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Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 7:35 PM
Subject: (OT) Question for the engineers on the list


> OK, I need some mechanical engineering advice.  I'm working with a small
> tractor that has a diesel rated at 14HP.  It has a mid-mounted PTO rated
at
> 11HP at the shaft at 2200RPM.  I am going to reduce that through a 1:4
gear
> ratio chain and gear setup at the rear to run at the standard 540 RPM for
a
> tractor PTO.  If I do this, will I in fact get more HP at the PTO?  Like
say
> 44HP???
>
> Anyone?  Daun, you're a farmboy, any ideas?
>
> Tom
>
>
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