Thanks for the responses. With a change to 3.55 gears in the rear axle and
215R85-16 tires (man, they are tall tires), my speedometer is WAY off. I'm
making a poor person's speedometer by using my tachometer to tell how fast
I'm going. It's an Excel spreadsheet that calcs a little RPM table based on
the gear ratios I have and speeds I want to go (in third and fourth gear
only) that I can hide above my visor. I may buy a compensating box for the
speedometer when the tax return comes back (maybe not). If anyone wants the
spreadsheet, ping me off list and I'll email it to you. Turns out I'm
surprised I didn't get a speeding ticket on the highway 'cause my guess at
my real speed was awful (the 261 really hums along!).
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>
To: Allen Jones <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: January 24, 2000 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 3rd Gear Ratio
1st 7.06
2nd 3.58
3rd 1.71
4th 1.00
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 5:21 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 3rd Gear Ratio
> Folks,
>
> Does anyone know what the gear ratio is for 3rd gear on a *stock* four
speed
> trans of a 50ish vintage?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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