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 61I 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm ________________________________________________________________________Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
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