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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 08:53 PM
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Speedometer questions

I have recently swapped engine and transmission in my 72 F100. I cannot get the speed readings close just using the gear that inserts into the transmission. When inspecting the speedometer heads I noticed some had a number 1 on the back, some had the number 2 and some with a number 3. Not using technical equipment it seems there was difference in the movement of the needle when turning the gear by hand. Does anyone know if these numbers relate to different gearing in the speedo head for different gear ratios? If anyone can explain what the numbers mean it would greatly satisfy a curiosity problem since they were noticed.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:11 PM
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What gear speedo drive are you using? The gears are the only part that control the reading.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:20 PM
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Rear-end is 3.00, AOD transmission, 302 engine, 18 tooth gear
 
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 02:59 AM
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I don't know if this is what you need or not:


I'm not sure if these apply since you have an AOD tranny.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 04:22 AM
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This is good information and I appreciate it. I'll do further investigation and see if this will help me get the MPH more accurate.
 
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Speedometer gears

1 tooth on the driven gear usually makes a 3 MPH change.
 
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