Paul, I would go to a Ford dealer and have them look up a speedo gear for a
ratio rear end that is close to 3.73 and try that.I do not remember what
ratios they had but they have to have something close. A good parts man
should be able to find it. They have charts in their books that list teeth
on the drive and driven gear. Tire size also plays a part in it. Just don't
tell them it's for a Bricklin or they will probably laugh you out of the
store and not even bother to look.
George.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Robichaud <galcomp@ultranet.com>
To: Bricklin Club <bricklin@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 9:10 AM
Subject: Speedo
>I have changed the stock rearend gears in my 75 (#1403) to 373's
>
>Problem: After changing gears, I am now doing 90MPH when I am actually
>doing 60MPH. I am told that the gear at the end of the speedometer that
>goes into the transmission needs to be changed. I am told they are
>"coded" by color. If so, any idea which one I should use with the 373
>gears?? Needless to say, the odometer is racking up the miles as well.
>
>Thanks......Paul #1403, #268
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