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Old 03-20-2017, 12:23 PM   #24
andyh1956
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Re: Granny geared 71' K10, I need to go faster...

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Originally Posted by Richard View Post
No need to pull the diff covers to get the ratio. Put a mark on the drive shaft and a mark on the wheel. Chock the front wheels, put trans in neutral, jack up one rear wheel and rotate one revolution. Count the times the driveshaft turns. Just over 3=3.08, just under 4=3.73, just over 4=4.10, you get the idea. If there is a locker in the diff both rear wheels will need to be off the ground.
Only turning one rear wheel will give an erroneous reading. The spider gear to side gear ratio will do that.
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