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#1125419 09/21/2015 11:13 PM
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trying to figure out which speedo drive gear and driven gear i need. t5 tranny with .76 od. 3.90 rear gears and 215-85-16 tires. any help would be great.

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Many S10s which had t-5 transmissions behind a 4 cylinder engine have an adapter which goes between the cable and the transmission. Worked on my truck. Go to the junk yard.


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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what did the adapter do, what was it for.

basham #1125687 09/23/2015 1:46 AM
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It changed the ratio from the transmission to match the speedometer. It is a geared reducer. Screws right on.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission

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