Me & My '59 Apache - The Story Begins

[B52bobardier1]

Hello,

I did not check the operation of the internal spinning cable for the speedometer because both ends were screwed down tightly - no looseness. I have only had this truck since last September and the cable appears almost new - installed by a previous owner.

That's an interesting question about the odometer miles wheels moving or not. I will have to check that.

I have a new "bullet gear" inside this transmission that did correct the speedometer error a little but only by 2-3 MPH. That drive gear that is deeper inside the tailshaft will require the removal of drive shaft and the tail shaft cover and I guess that is what I'm up against at this point. I have no idea which plastic gear is actually installed and I need to find these before I start this job. Its a TH350 transmission with a 3.08 set of differential gears and about 26 inches for a tire height.

Great advice above and I thank you.

Rick