Axle specs: Spitfire, Bugeye, etc.

[BlownMGB-V8]

I'm looking for a donor axle to adapt to my lawnmower, something with a small ring gear. I thought the Spit axle might work. Was one ever produced with about a 5:13 ratio? What was the ring gear diameter?

Jim

[DiDueColpi]

Hey Jim,

What about something from one of the KEI trucks?
They have some pretty steep ratios and some even have a diff lock.

Cheers
Fred

[BlownMGB-V8]

Ring gear size is 7" with 10 bolts and a 5.09 ratio. Suzuki used a 6.9" ring gear and a 5.12 gear which might work. But it's a banjo style so the pinion offset might be different. Not familiar with KEI.

Jim

[DiDueColpi]

KEI is the generic term for all those right hand drive Japanese micro trucks.
They fold up nicely on impact so should be able to find a few in the wrecking yards.