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Old 09-30-2003, 11:47 PM
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This is from a '73 corvette. The owner (a friend) said the speedo worked when he parked it bacause of an electrical problem 20 years ago. This was flopping around near the tail of the transmission. The housing of the cable had also been melted from the headers about halfway down. Anyway(thinking I understand the functionality of a speedometer) When I turn one side of this shouldn't the other side turn?



Old 09-30-2003, 11:57 PM
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Yes, it is a gear change unit, intended to make the speedo correct, usually after are rear end ratio change.
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Default Re: identify/describe functionality of this part please (wombvette)

Yes, it is a gear change unit, intended to make the speedo correct, usually after are rear end ratio change.
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Old 10-01-2003, 07:49 AM
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Default Re: identify/describe functionality of this part please (brookman)

I bet if you ask your friend, the car has a 3:36 rear end. And yes, the other side should turn. The ratio will be a little off 1:1 however.


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Old 10-01-2003, 07:56 AM
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:iagree: it is not stock.
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:iagree: it is not stock.
Check your AIM- depending on rear end ratio, this adapter was fitted at the factory. That's why I guessed the owner has a 3:36 rear end. :chevy
Old 10-01-2003, 01:13 PM
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Default Re: identify/describe functionality of this part please (brookman)

Got one one my Muncie, thought it was stock. :confused:

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