Speedo gear change question

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   Quick question, I have to change my speedo gear and not sure if there will be a major leak when I pull it out or just a dribble, don't want to lose any more fluid than I have to.

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1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 484	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Speedo gear change question Posted: 15-August-2021 at 10:30AM
	Quick question, I have to change my speedo gear and not sure if there will be a major leak when I pull it out or just a dribble, don't want to lose any more fluid than I have to.
	Dave - 1973 GTS N code

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 4907	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-August-2021 at 10:34AM
	I am assuming you have a C6? I had no leaks when I pulled mine from my C6.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3403	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-August-2021 at 11:40AM
	There will not be fluid leaking out unless it was overfilled. Lay on floor, 3/8" box end wrench, small screwdriver to pull the gear clip, swap gear, put new gear on cable with clip, install. Done. You may want to put a new o-ring on before you install into transmission.

1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 484	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-August-2021 at 1:54PM
	Sorry about that, it is a C6, and the gear I ordered has a new clip and O-ring with it. Thanks again for the help - Dave
	Dave - 1973 GTS N code

handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3403	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-August-2021 at 4:28PM
	Did you change rear end gears?

1973gts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 484	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973gts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-August-2021 at 6:34AM
	The car had 4:11 gears with a 2:75 speedo gear in it when I bought it. I just put 3:25 gears in it and am changing the speedo gear to a 21 tooth to try to get it close to the right combo.
	Dave - 1973 GTS N code

handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3403	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-August-2021 at 6:48AM
	That is the gear I used for a 3.25. Haven't had it on the highway yet but it seems close on back roads.