-What speedometer gear are the correct when i have changed to 3.73 diff. (35 theth gave me the correct reading when i had a 3.05 diff) (I belive it to be 40)

I have a fairly stock 454 engine and ignition (73)

-Can you give me some more info on the spark plug wires you are selling?
-Can you recommend a set for me, I see that you are selling several that would fit my car?
-What is the difference on the early and late 73 spark plug wires (454)?
-Why should I have with radio? Is it only for noise reduction, or is there any performance advantage?

Mail sendt to Willcox

 

Kayosnes.

Got the mail, I'm out of town and not at Carlisle. I'm having problems with the computer in my office (where the customer service emails go).

Your car would have used the braided wires. The difference is the date code on the wires for early and late cars. Remember these are "correct" wires and depending on when the car was built either of these would be correct,

The braided shield helped keep the ignition noise out of the radio so either of these woudl be correct for the car.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1599
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1600

If you are not looking for 100 percent correct wires then you can run these:
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=2022
The won't have any braided shield on them.

On your speedo gear, it would be a 20 tooth gear if the tire size is correct on the car and you have a Manual transmission. Here is the chart. http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=135

Here is the link for the 20 tooth gear.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=5983

I will not have my office computer repaired until Monday. The network card went out on it and we put a wireless card in. The think keeps cutting in and out on me! This makes it hit or miss trying to access it with a virtual network. So if anyone else is trying to email me. . . .Hang in there.

Willcox Inc.

 

That might explain the delay im experiencing on waiting for a reply from Willcox. I am waiting on some addition info and was hoping to get the order placed before the end of this month to take advantage othe deals going on at the moment the shopping basket is now over 3 grand so all savings help. Cheers

 

Thank you for the reply


I have a th400 tranny:
-What speedometer gear are the correct when i have changed to 3.73 diff. (35 theth gave me the correct reading when i had a 3.05 diff) (I belive it to be 40) Will i be far off with 39 theth?
(So i dont have to change the "housing")

 

This site has everything you ever wanted to know about speedo gears.

Gary

http://www.redrider.us/Speedometer_Gears.htm

 

Your original transmission used a driven gear sleeve that is only capable of running gears from 35-39 teeth.

When you change to a 3:70 you’ll need a 42 tooth gear but you’ll also need to change the driven gear sleeve to one that will handle a driven gear with 40-45 teeth.

According to what I show you’ll need a 42 tooth driven gear combined with a different sleeve.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=6934 Gear.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=6924 Sleeve

Here is the 73 AT chart. http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=286

Willcox

 

Obviously I walked down to where you were supposed to be and guess what.....No Willcox

 

Hi Roger... I goofed on my schedule! You probably found Tom from Vette Masters.... If so, did he get you converted????

We don't set up parts at shows any longer but I was going to fly up with my best friend. We did this last year and had a ball!

25 years of swap meets wore me out and then you factor in the great state of Pa wanting a tax cut. It just became to much of a hassle.

I'll be there next year for sure, then you can buy me that steak diner!

Sorry!

E

 

Sleeve and gears added to the parts to buy list.

 

1 x Spark Plug Wires. 454 W/Radio (73L) 73-73 (22067) = $147.99
1 x Ignition Shield Set. 454 7 Piece 71-74 (6262) = $76.58
1 x Rear Vent Drain Hose Shields. Coupe Stainless Steel Pair 68-75 (333061-26595) = $27.95
2 x Power Vent Drain Hose Clamp. 64-75 (3738B-35064) = $7.90
1 x Astro Vent Deck Grille Screws. 8 Piece 68-76 (FB52-K1122) = $4.95
2 x Rear Vent Grille 68-76 (x2498) = $53.98
1 x Astro Vent Rear Seal Fastener and Bumper Kit. 68-76 (373004-36711) = $6.29
2 x Astro Vent Plenum Drain Hose. Coupe 68-75 (395872-33883) = $25.18
1 x Speedometer Gear Fitting Seal. 11/16- Inside Diameter 55-82 (1005424A-339) = $2.06
1 x Dash Shield. Black 70-76 (469620) = $139.99
1 x Speedometer Gear Sleeve. Automatic 40-45 Teeth 64-77 (34005) = $57.49
1 x Filter & Gasket Kit. TH400 Automatic 69-77 (29837) = $14.94
1 x Gas Pedal. 72L-82 (29471) = $7.23
1 x Pedal Pad. Brake Automatic 68-79 (2297) = $8.99
1 x Carburetor Inlet Filter. Paper Quadra Jet 68-75 (33771) = $4.59
1 x Neutral Safety/Backup Switch. Automatic (32583) = $62.99
1 x Rear Vent Door Seal Kit. W/Air Conditioning 69-76 (ET41C-29537) = $15.29
2 x Fuse & Flasher Kit. 22 Piece 71-73 (34136) = $39.30
2 x Power Window Wire Conduit. 2 Required 68-81 (X2566) = $26.00
1 x Wiper Compartment Cover 73-82 (x2558) = $44.99
1 x Window Seal Kit. 73-77 Rear Window & 68-82 Windshield 68-82 (3M08611-4380) = $15.99
2 x Weatherstrip Glue Black (08008) = $22.00
1 x Weatherstrip Screw Set. Door Main - 10 Piece 68-82 (K1002) = $2.84
1 x Weatherstrip Screw Set. T-top 8 Piece 70-82 (K1199) = $4.74
1 x Weatherstrip Screw Set. Windshield Pillar Post - 8 Piece 73-82 (K1004) = $2.84
1 x Interior Screw Kit, 68-76 (FK09F) = $19.25
1 x Exhaust Wrap Kit. Aluminum (44902) = $89.99
1 x Speedometer Drive Gear. Automatic 42 Tooth 68-82 (34015) = $8.27

Order sendt :-)

 

Thank you!

The glue and the exhaust wrap were dropped off the order. They can't ship international. The exhaust wrap kit has a spray can which is forbidden and the glue is also not allowed.

Willcox

 

I guess i have to use norwegian glue then
Thank you for instant feed back.

Kay

 

Do you have any update on the shippment, are the parts sendt???

 

Try this for speedo gears...

http://700r4.com/speedoCalc/speedocalc.shtml