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Posted By: robertst39 Speedometer Gears - 02/17/18 11:08 PM

What Gears should I use with 3.73 rear end gears,I have 14 driven gear by 5 drive gear was in car and have another set with 19 driven gear and 6 on drive gear?
Posted By: Chev Nut Re: Speedometer Gears - 02/18/18 12:01 AM
The 1937-1940 spd. gears for a 3.73 ratio are part number 602318 and the gears have 5 and 14 teeth. There were sold as a mtached set.

The 6-17 is for a truck and also requires and adapter for correct reading.
Posted By: robertst39 Re: Speedometer Gears - 02/18/18 04:59 PM
Just recounted driven gear again it has 19 teeth 6 on drive gear Will use 5 and 14 with 3.73,Waiting on a Person to get a center section out of a 37 he has two both Standards with leaf springs,Hate to be pushy mine is on Jack Stands now would be a good time to put it in,Thanks Bob
Posted By: robertst39 Re: Speedometer Gears - 02/18/18 10:58 PM

Think I have a 3.73 in car already,2 turns of wheel should equal 3 3/4 turns of drive shaft to be a 3.73,Is that correct?
Posted By: Chev Nut Re: Speedometer Gears - 02/19/18 01:10 AM
If the car is a Master with a front straight axle it has the 3.73 gears.
If in doubt remove the rear cover and count teeth or find the stamping on the ring gear.
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