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    Offline wantone

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    changing speedo gear in transmission
    « on: August 21, 2015 - 05:06:49 PM »
    My speedo is off because I have a new taller tire set and new rear end gears.   Can I change speedo gears (new tooth count) without removing the trans - erg- can I do this as a new*** mechanic w/o Killing myself or the car?
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #1 on: August 21, 2015 - 05:59:54 PM »
    Yes, very simple, unbolt it and slide it out.
    Slide the new gear in, paying attention to the clocking.  It's clearly marked on the housing.
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #2 on: August 21, 2015 - 06:27:43 PM »
    Quote from: Katfish on August 21, 2015 - 05:59:54 PM
    Slide the new gear in, paying attention to the clocking.  It's clearly marked on the housing.

    I haven't done it in years, but I remember having trouble figuring out the "clocking". The speedo gear housing is an off-center cam made to accommodate different width speedo gears. I use to put the gear in and rotate the housing trying to "feel" for the speedo gear engaging the tailshaft. I wrecked a couple of speedo gears that way by not having them fully engaged or having them "over"-engaged. Obviously I didn't know how to "clock" it properly. The "tick" marks on the housing - is there a definitive method for aligning them for a specific speedo gear? What is the proper technique for "clocking" those tick marks? :dunno:
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #3 on: August 21, 2015 - 08:43:56 PM »
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #4 on: August 21, 2015 - 08:46:25 PM »
    15th post in that thread

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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #5 on: August 21, 2015 - 09:28:48 PM »
    Quote from: Strawdawg on August 21, 2015 - 08:46:25 PM
    15th post in that thread

    That's cool! I just didn't remember seeing the gear teeth number ranges on the speedo gear housing - must of been covered over in grime or something?? Thanks!
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #6 on: August 21, 2015 - 10:30:34 PM »
    Don't forget to drain some fluid out of the trans....or be ready to clean up a mess.
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #7 on: August 22, 2015 - 04:24:09 PM »
    I need a 33 tooth gear?
    235/60/15 radial ta's
    3:23 rear end
    Automatic.  Slap stick.   
    The pic of the bolts I remove is missing. 
    Ebay -   ... Just the gear and new o ring right?
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=SPEEDOMETER+PINION+GEARs+MOPAR+DODGE+PLYMOUTH+727+833+&_itemId=150360503273
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #8 on: August 22, 2015 - 04:25:19 PM »
     :useless:727 trans fyi
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #9 on: August 22, 2015 - 05:21:44 PM »
    Be careful, there are long and short shaft gears, you need the long one.
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #10 on: August 22, 2015 - 05:55:22 PM »
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #11 on: August 22, 2015 - 07:26:30 PM »
    Yes, that's it
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    Re: changing speedo gear in transmission
    « Reply #12 on: August 22, 2015 - 11:27:58 PM »
     :bigsmile:I'm on this.  Thanks to all.  I'm going to figure this out.
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