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Old 01-23-2006, 11:14 PM   #1
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differential question

Hello all, quick question, I had some gears installed last summer, do 3.73 gear normally make a humming noise? Or does this mean my gears need some adjustment?

Also what size speedo gear should I be running?

Wheels and Tire are all stock size/height.
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Old 01-24-2006, 01:01 AM   #2
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Re: differential question

I've seen humming develop on high milage rears. Also when they have been run low on oil.
Visit this website to find the gears you need to correct your speedo. http://www.tciauto.com/tech_info/speedo_gears.htm
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Old 01-24-2006, 09:45 AM   #3
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Re: differential question

I had a set of 3.73 Richmond gears installed in my 82 Blazer while it was still on the road. They had a lot more gear whine than the original 3.08's did. Is this what you are calling "hummimng"?
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Old 01-24-2006, 11:50 AM   #4
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Re: differential question

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I had a set of 3.73 Richmond gears installed in my 82 Blazer while it was still on the road. They had a lot more gear whine than the original 3.08's did. Is this what you are calling "hummimng"?
Yes that's what I mean, is this normal? Sounds like it is to everyone?

I'll check my gear oil again, just in case. thx
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