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    michael.
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    Post by michael. Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:31 am

    I have a '69 A100 6 cyl. 3 speed, stock 3.91 gears and a 28" tire. I am in the process of changing the rear from 3.91 to 3.23. Using this conversion table http://www.mymopar.com/speedometer.htm it appears I need a 31 tooth gear. HOWEVER, using the same table, it seems I should have a 37 tooth gear in there now assuming my speedometer is accurate, and according to my GPS, it's pretty close.

    The gear I removed only has 15 teeth, factory part# 2235429 15. Not even listed on the chart.

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    What am I missing?
    dix
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    Post by dix Sat Oct 19, 2019 8:21 am

    i think the chart you are using is for a automatic ,
    if you are running a 391 gear that would be for a 3 speed ,(manual)
    if you are moving to a 323 rear gear that is for a automatic


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    sweetvan
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    Post by sweetvan Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:17 am

    Is yours a stick?


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    michael.
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    Post by michael. Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:03 am

    Yes, it is a stick. I thought the chart was the same for auto or stick. The picture I posted IS the driven gear, no?  I haven't tried anything yet. Didn't want to spend $30 on the wrong gear. So if I'm reading the chart wrong, and it's not 31 tooth, what gear do I need for 3.23 rear, 28"tire, standard shift?
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    Post by dix Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:54 pm

    a automatic odometer gear is plastic, , red ,yellow, green and so on,
    what chart are you working from, ??
    if you go to a old school tranny shop as i did they had a bucket of gears
    gave me what i needed for free


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    Post by michael. Sat Oct 19, 2019 4:13 pm

    Yeah, it appears the chart I was looking at was for automatics. The gear I took out was 15 teeth steel. looks like I need a steel gear with about 13 teeth. If anybody has one, let me know. till then I'll keep an eye on ebay.

    Thanks, Mike
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    Post by dix Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:38 am

    just throwing darts but my guess is any mopar with a 273 / 318 v8
    with a 3 speed from 60,s or 70's would get you closer to your goal, i'd
    sugest a old private owned tranny shop


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    Post by michael. Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:32 am

    I'll try, but in the meantime I posted in parts wanted. Might have better luck there,

    Thanks, Mike
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    Post by dix Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:20 am

    i will send you a private message


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    Post by 69 Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:01 am

    Are you sure you have a wheel height of 28"? IIRC my 79' B-Van based Camper with 16.5" rims and 8.00x16.5 tires has that height...?
    michael.
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    Post by michael. Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:45 am

    Yup 235/R7015
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    Post by Sparky747 Thu Oct 31, 2019 4:51 pm

    Hi;

    If all else fails you might consider GPS app for smart phone, if you need to stay within speed limit parameters.


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