Re: IML: Speedometer cable and Pinion Gear for 61

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

As I recall, the gear is color coded, so I would trust comparing it to 
the FSM on that basis rather than counting teeth. There were minor 
differences in some years of the transmission used in Imperials, but I 
think late '56 through 1961 T.F.'s were all the same. The gear might 
still be available new from Chrysler, but I'd check with Imperial 
Heaven first.

Also, if the gear ratio in the differential was changed, the 
speedometer gear may have been changed to match. There might be a tag 
or other identification on the differential to identify it. Most people 
don't change them, so you probably don't have to worry about it. From 
the factory, Imperials could have come with either the standard 
differential or the Sure Grip. I don't know if both used the same 
speedometer gear or not. The FSM should specify with or without Sure 
Grip if there is a difference. If the third member was changed by a 
subsequent owner, then anything may have been done.

Just a guess, but based on what's been posted, I still suspect a cable 
problem rather than a problem with that gear.

Good luck with that.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: gilbertparts@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Speedometer cable and Pinion Gear for 61

 I removed the pinion gear to take a look at it. The square hole for 
the cable is fine but some of the pinion gear teeth are worn down. The 
funny thing is; the FSM mentions a 17 tooth gear for this transmission 
but the pinion I have has 16 teeth. Maybe someone put the wrong pinion 
in there so the fit off a bit ?

randalpark@xxxxxxx wrote: There are shops that can reproduce your 
speedometer cable/housing. If
the car has Auto Pilot, there are two separate ones. Are you sure that
the gear is damaged? I have only seen one that was. In that case, the
hole was rounded out due to overheating at the transmission. If you
can't find a new one, possibly Imperial Heaven could get you a used
one. They may be able to supply used cables and housings as well.

Paul W

-----Original Message-----
From: gilbertparts@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 1:11 PM
Subject: IML: Speedometer cable and Pinion Gear for 61

Hi,
      My speedometer quit on me. Where can I find the pinion gear that
is on the end of the speedometer cable that goes inside the
transmission. I think the cable needs to be replaced also , the jacket
is worn through at the bend that leads up to the tranny, I think this
tight bend may have caused the pinion gear to fail. Any help would be
much appreciated.
                                                                         

                       Frank G




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