InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Y-BlocksForever Forumhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/jculver@y-blocksforever.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 22:35:22 GMT20http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic39198-3-1.aspx[quote][b]Hoosier Hurricane (2/6/2010)[/b][hr]Ol Ford nut:<P>Be sure to get the clip that holds the gear onto the cable stub, or you will end up with the gear in the bottom of the trans.[/quote]<P>John, i found out about the clip the hard way, i made a clip from a loop from accelerator spring, it is still working! regards bill.Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:10:56 GMTaussiebillhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic39198-3-1.aspxOl Ford nut:</P><P>Be sure to get the clip that holds the gear onto the cable stub, or you will end up with the gear in the bottom of the trans.Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:36:39 GMTHoosier Hurricanehttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic39198-3-1.aspxOne of the problems with speedo gears is that ford used gears that had "teeth" that ran different directions. One determination may be on what side of the trans the gear was located on.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:49:24 GMTpaul2748http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic39198-3-1.aspxOl Ford nut:</P><P>Determine what the rear axle ratio is. Then buy a gear for a '62 with that, or at least close to, ratio. Should get you in the ballpark. You can vary the tooth count up or down if the first choice isn't satisfactory.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:46:11 GMTHoosier Hurricanehttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic39198-3-1.aspxI have a 4 speed behind my 292 that is out of a 62 or 63. I bought a speedo cable (56 won't work) but need idea of what gear to put on it. Not sure of rear gear. Car was originally auto but was converted to stick before I bought it.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:41:57 GMTOl'ford nut