Speedometer gears

[edison1970]

Disassembled a few 4 speeds this month. Is it common to have the speedometer gear distorted or destroyed?  I've only taken a half dozen or so apart over my lifetime and the last  2 were really bad. Also, I found replacements on Amazon for $27 if anyone needs any.

[RUNCHARGER]

Maybe not set correctly. Dang things are expensive now.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have rarely seen gears that worn , could be wrong oil used or the drive not clocked / positioned with correct mesh

[Burdar]

I think there are a lot of people that don't realize the housing needs to be clocked correctly depending on the gear used.  If I had to put money on it, that's what I would bet on.

[anlauto]

Maybe a seized cable ?

[chargerdon]

Maybe a seized cable ?

yep...those actual gears are plastic, and the gear in tranny is metal.   If the cable seizes while your driving the car (like too close to a header pipe) then something has to give...  and that something is the plastic gear !!   Had it happen to me once..   

[headejm]

The clocking is important.

[edison1970]

All good points. One thing I always forget is the last 2 I took apart are from 1968 and 69. Not bad for 50+years.

[anlauto]

Thanks for posting this thread....I've learned that they are available on Amazon which is great

[Bossgold]

Brewer's Performance sells them as well

[anlauto]

Well I knew Brewers has them, I buy all my 4 speed stuff from them, I was just amazed that they are on Amazon as well

[headejm]

Last time I checked, Brewers had a large stash of used speedo gears at a much lower price than new. I bought mine from them and it was perfect. 

[edison1970]

I've bought a lot from brewers.  I was a little disappointed the last time. I felt they gouged me on the freight.  Mailed it to me in a padded envelope and charged me almost $20. Nothing but clips and small hardware. Lucky if it cost $3 to ship.  That's why I went to Amazon this time. Same gears at half the price landed at my door.