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Why do I have to change my Speedo gears?

Why do I have to change my Speedo gears?

If you fit larger (or smaller) diameter tyres, your speedo will not read correctly, so you have to swap the speedo drive gear for another one with a different number of teeth to make it accurate again. Land Rover colour coded the speedo gears for easy reference. So here is the list of speedo drive gears and their relevant part numbers.

How do you remove the transfer case on a Ford Ranger?

Follow the front drive shaft from the transfer case to the front axle assembly. Remove the four bolts that secure the front drive shaft to the axle assembly, using a socket wrench and socket; turn the bolts counter-clockwise to remove them. Set the bolts aside on a clean rag or towel.

Why is the Speedo not working on my Land Rover?

When it didn’t fix the problem (speedo was still not reading), I had to delve a little deeper to find what the problem was. It turns out it was the speedo drive gear in the transfer gearbox that was worn and not turning the speedo cable. So it was back to the Landy shop to get a replacement drive gear.

When to replace the speedometer gear on a jeep?

If the ring and pinion and/or tire size has changed on your Jeep vehicle, then you will want to replace the factory speedometer gear with the corresponding gear on the chart below. The chart lists the gear ratio and tire diameter to easily guide your purchase into the correct size application.

What kind of transfer case does Ford F-250 use?

Applications: 1998-and-up Ford F-250 and heavier Super Duty trucks. The BW1350 and BW1354 are both 3-piece aluminum part time transfer cases. They both transfer power from the transmission to the rear axle and when actuated, also the front drive axle.

What kind of transfer case does a Ford PTO use?

Rare PTO-style BW1356 from a diesel pickup. Note the front case half is aluminum on this version, while the rear is magnesium, like all other BW1356s. Can’t tell the difference between the BW4406 and BW4416 transfer case?

Follow the front drive shaft from the transfer case to the front axle assembly. Remove the four bolts that secure the front drive shaft to the axle assembly, using a socket wrench and socket; turn the bolts counter-clockwise to remove them. Set the bolts aside on a clean rag or towel.

Where do I get the gears for my speedometer?

The part numbers of the various speedometer drive and driven gears are shown in the charts. The gears can be obtained from any Ford and Lincoln dealer. They are not available from Ford Racing. The drive gears on T-5/T-45/SROD/ Tremec®manual transmissions can be changed.

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Ruth Doyle