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: Finding rearend gear ratio


62 Rodent
Aug 22nd, 03, 01:27 PM
If I turn my driveshaft exactly 1 and 1 half turns, my wheel turns exactly 1 turn. Anyone have an idea what the gear ratio would be? thanks 62Rodent

Brian Lewis
Aug 22nd, 03, 01:44 PM
1.5:1, but they don't make that smile.gif
put a piece of gum or something on the driveshaft and watch it more carefully...

ohcscott
Aug 22nd, 03, 08:15 PM
i think if you have an open diff. you have to double the number of turns you get at the driveshaft for one turn of the wheel.
in that case you would have a 3:1. which means you probably have the 3.08:1 gears.

you could always take the cover off and look for a stamp, or count the teeth.

sfcamero69
Aug 22nd, 03, 08:30 PM
ohcscott is correct if only one tire is moving then you have to double it, also try rotating a 2 or 3 tire revolutions to give you a more accurate reading.

62 Rodent
Aug 23rd, 03, 04:23 AM
Thanks everyone. 62 Rodent