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#64608 08/20/2006 8:41 PM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 | After reading thruwurkin thread i got to wonder is there a spot on my 1954 3100 rear end that indicates what the gear ratio is. This may help me determine how fast I could drive . Thanks Peter | | |
#64609 08/20/2006 10:24 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 63 | Enclosed driveline (torque tube) is a 4.10
If it is a open driveline then usually a 3.90
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#64610 08/20/2006 10:52 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | here is an old post that may help old post
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#64611 08/21/2006 12:12 AM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 | The stock closed torque tube in 1954-3100's with 3 or 4 speed transmissions was a 3.90. Use the engine rpm/R&P ratio/speed/tire diameter calculator in this forum to lock in on your exact speed. Life is tough (and shortened) on a 235 that spends much time at 3000 rpm. The 235 makes good torque from 1600 up through 2100 with no strain. Hope this helps. | | |
#64612 08/21/2006 2:26 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 | Thanks for all the advice very helpful Peter | | |
#64613 08/21/2006 2:50 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Fla54Chevy3100 is correct. 1954 was the only year to use a 3.9 torque tube diff.
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