In <v01540b00aedf0b9b6cfe@[129.128.230.99]>, mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca wrote:
>>I have recently purchased a O.D. transimssion from a '70B. I am
>>planning to install it in my '77. I am hoping that someone out there
>>will have available for sale or swap, the speedometer drive pinion and
>>gear for a late model (75 and up) O.D. tranny. The drive from my
>>transmission is in good condition if someone is in need of it. If
>>anyone has alternate suggestions, they are welcome too.
>>
>>Best Regards,
>>
>>
>>Chris Delling
>
>Chris, its my understanding that you don't change, or cannot, change the
>gear. I was told they were all the same. You must change the speedo. I
>went through this when I changed drivetrains to OD.
The black label (pre-75) and blue label (post 75) LH ODs had different
drive gears. The down side is that to change them you have to take
the tranny/OD nearly completely apart.
I'd find another speedo, suitable for a black label OD.
A. B. Bonds
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