Complete different set up then what I was thinking.
1962 Bel Air Bubble Top 409 Project
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look through the Speedo hole the shaft gear should be in the center of the hole.
yes, it does push in and move where is a metal stop built into the housing for the speedometer gear to stop it, and hold it in place. It says in the manual to have the gear 4" away from the housing on the shaft, which mine is, but Im going to move it forward to the end of the machine section. There are also two types of gears, one a 1.84 @ .035 and a 1.84 @030
each of those takes a different size speedometer gear . When they are say .035 & .030 ?... is that the size around the main shaft? One is for a 27 spline, the other for a 32 spline. And I thought mine was a 10 spine..... dang...
each of those takes a different size speedometer gear . When they are say .035 & .030 ?... is that the size around the main shaft? One is for a 27 spline, the other for a 32 spline. And I thought mine was a 10 spine..... dang...
.035 or .030 would be like a spark plug gap.
Not sure what they are talking about.
Not sure what they are talking about.
Muncie, 10 spline input, 27 spline output.
16 spline input, 32 spline output. My pre 1965 Muncie is a M20, with 10/27 splines.I have learned more about Muncie 4 speeds in the last month that I ever wanted to know.
16 spline input, 32 spline output. My pre 1965 Muncie is a M20, with 10/27 splines.I have learned more about Muncie 4 speeds in the last month that I ever wanted to know.
ozzie7
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Check out this video.
Starting at about the 7 minutes 30 seconds mark, Paul talks about the correct position of the speedo gear on the shaft based on # of splines and if the speedo cable is on the passenger or drivers side of the transmission.
Muncie Tips
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One last time of taking it apart, we moved the gear to the end of the machine section, it looks good, and lines up with the speedometer gear, hears hoping. going to put it back in today. Thank for the many suggestions and idea's.
Onto the next fix on the car, has anyone with 2x4's ever taken your car to a dyno to have the carb's tuned for
a better performance. Mine just seem to run to rich, and of course my carb experience is not good, I just thought
that a dyno tunning shop might be a good way to have them set.
a better performance. Mine just seem to run to rich, and of course my carb experience is not good, I just thought
that a dyno tunning shop might be a good way to have them set.
Im a bitch poor, just want them damn carbs to quit making my spark plugs black. thanks for the humor....
I f we know some more about your carburetors we could help.
First thing would be to check fuel pressure.
First thing would be to check fuel pressure.
Latest update on speedometer....
, re-installed tranny, moved speed gear, and installed 21 speedometer gear,
yep..... still no speedometer. I have since put in a 24 gear, will try this today, if it doesn't work, it will be up for SALE..
, re-installed tranny, moved speed gear, and installed 21 speedometer gear, yep..... still no speedometer. I have since put in a 24 gear, will try this today, if it doesn't work, it will be up for SALE..
My carbs, are AFB org. carter's, rebuilt, but not by a Professional, fuel pump runs at 5 pounds. 92 oct. 43s spark.
dual point 919 dist. The reason I was thinking of the Dyno, I thought they could tell If I need different jetting, I guess
if i were around guys that were 409'ers, they could probably, walk me through this. Just another thing to learn about.
Thanks, for listening. I do appreciate the help, and the forum. cash
dual point 919 dist. The reason I was thinking of the Dyno, I thought they could tell If I need different jetting, I guess
if i were around guys that were 409'ers, they could probably, walk me through this. Just another thing to learn about.
Thanks, for listening. I do appreciate the help, and the forum. cash
There is no reason for the Speedo not to work if the gear is engaging. If everything is lined up, like the gear on the shaft is centered on the Speedo hole and still not working then your insert assembly is too short or not seated, you do have the locking bar engaged in the slot in the insert piece.
yes, its in there and seated, im wondering if by chance I have bought a speedometer cable that is to short, that is that is that it doesn't isn't quite not enough to engage far enough into both places. I measured my old one, 58.5 " long.
Im not sure about the new one, Im going to take it out and measure it.
Im not sure about the new one, Im going to take it out and measure it.
43s sounds like a cold plug for the street to me.
I would run a 45 heat range as this could help.
I would run a 45 heat range as this could help.
Which bullet are you using on speedo cable?? With the bullet on and engaging the plastic gear on the end ( either one) can you make speedo work with drill running counter clockwise. .?? Can you post a picture on the the bulleti on cable?? Changing gear ratios on speedo cable won't make it work or not work. It only calibrates speedometer to be accurate driving speed. I am thinking your bullet is not connected inside, maybe ,maybe not.
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I'm sending you a check for $2500 Stan. Let me know after it clears and then We'll schedule our trip up!!!!!!!!!!!Latest update on speedometer....
yep..... still no speedometer. I have since put in a 24 gear, will try this today, if it doesn't work, it will be up for SALE..
I'd go $3000.00