Gears finally installed: Where does the 23 tooth speedo go???

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I finally got a bunch of stuff done on my stang which included new 3.55 gears. However, there is a 22 tooth speedo gear in right now and it reads about 10mph too much. I believe that a 23 tooth gear will fix this to near perfection.

Where do I install the 23 tooth speedo gear? My Hayne's manual and other Mustang Project books don't mention this installation, so I am at a loss. I have read post after post of those who say it only takes about five mintes, so I'd like to get it done this weekend before I start taking lots of trips.

Anyone got a good description OR know of a website with instructions?

Thanks.

 

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Its near the shifter base on the right hand side. Just use (I think its a 10mm) to remove the the old one. I just slides right out and you slide the new on in.

 

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Drives side of the trans, more towards the front half of the car.

Joe

 

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You will need a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the retainer clip to get the old gear off.

 

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It's attached to the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) which is plugged into the driver's side of the tranny. One bolt holds the VSS in place and a clip holds the VSS gear on to the VSS.

 

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WOW!

Good thing I asked. I had no idea where it was. I was actually going to look in the rear section, but I guess that doesn't make sense. I'm buying the part tomorrow, so I'll take a look at it then. Hopefully I can fit into that area using just my ramps.

Thanks for the replies.

 

Black95GTS

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ramps will give you plenty of clearance, no problem.

it will probly take you longer to get the car onto the ramps then it will to change out the gear.

 

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Black95GTS said:

ramps will give you plenty of clearance, no problem.

it will probly take you longer to get the car onto the ramps then it will to change out the gear.

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That's what I wanted to hear. Didn't want to get stressed over it.

 

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I got under the car this morning and I think I found the right bolt. HOWEVER, it is stripped (no shiny marks, so this was done long ago). Doesn't make sense, because the stock speedo had never been changed.

I hope I'm looking in the right area. I did find a big rubber electrical connector within 1-2 inches of the bolt. Does the gear go there?????

 

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Problem solved. Took 10 minutes once I realized where the correct connector was.