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Old May 23, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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Default Speedometer Accuracy

Keep in mind my working on cars experience is from a long time ago. I have had this 68 Rdstr for 34 years it has been stored for the last thirty. The speedometer is fast by about 15mph@ 50. If memory serves me I believe that there is/was a plastic gear located on the transmission (4sp) behind where the cable attaches. If this is true can I get the gear replacement and any idea on which one to order and where I'd find it.

Thanks to all in advance!

Jim

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Old May 23, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Default Most Corvette Parts Guys have them

Try;
http://www.zip-corvette.com/GroupDetails/SubGroupResults.aspx?gid={857b8c73-3689-4a14-a62b-b8584f5d20e4}&SearchType=_GROUP_SEARCH&G roupName=Speedometer+Driven+Gears&

or;

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....0~~~~~A100~A51
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Old May 23, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Default Forgot to mention;

My 78 L48 4 speed had a cable out from an automatic trany, it made noise and was very fast.
Got the correct gear from Zip and now my speedo reads +/- 1 MPH as compared to my GPS, but the trip and main odometers are off by 26 miles in a 100 mile trip.
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