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Author:  75plyduster [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  How can you find out what gear ratio you have?

I have a 1975 Duster with a 225 and need to know.
Thanks

Author:  Jeffc [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:48 pm ]
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If I recall right......
both wheels off the ground, spin one wheel, count rev's of yoke....
if both wheels spin in opposite directions X2 your count (open),
if only one wheel is spinning use that (open),
if both wheels turn same direction
use that number (suregrip).
helps to mark both the tire and yoke....

3 and 1/4 turns will be around a 3.23
2 and 3/4 turns will be around a 2.76

So with both wheels turning opposite a 1 and 1/2 spin
will be a 3.00 something, 1 and 5/8 turn will be close
to a 3.23, ect.......

course you can always look for that tag on the rear
cover, but there often missing and sometimes even wrong
if the rear has been opened......
or pull the rear cover (8.25, 9.25 rears)and look for the stamp on the
ring gear

Author:  wicked/six [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:49 pm ]
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looks like he covered it! I need to learn to type faster :lol:

TF

Author:  dakight [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:33 pm ]
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Check out this thread:

http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic ... atio#96927

Author:  NCDemon1971 [ Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:56 am ]
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If all original with an automatic Im betting 2.76 :D

Author:  Jopapa [ Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:30 am ]
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Quote:
If I recall right......
both wheels off the ground, spin one wheel, count rev's of yoke....
if both wheels spin in opposite directions X2 your count (open),
if only one wheel is spinning use that (open),
if both wheels turn same direction
use that number (suregrip).
helps to mark both the tire and yoke....

3 and 1/4 turns will be around a 3.23
2 and 3/4 turns will be around a 2.76

So with both wheels turning opposite a 1 and 1/2 spin
will be a 3.00 something, 1 and 5/8 turn will be close
to a 3.23, ect.......

course you can always look for that tag on the rear
cover, but there often missing and sometimes even wrong
if the rear has been opened......
or pull the rear cover (8.25, 9.25 rears)and look for the stamp on the
ring gear
3 1/2 turns will be what I've got, a 3.55 :D

And my engine SCREAMS at 90 MPH! :twisted:

Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:28 am ]
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Standard-equipment ratios in '75 were 3.23 with stick-shift, 2.76 with automatic. Special-order ratios were available.

You may find a tag with the ratio affixed under one of the diff cover bolts, or you may not. It's easy enough to check the actual ratio of the actual axle in the car:

Lift one rear wheel off the ground. Chalk the inboard sidewall of the tire that'll turn and block the other tire (or just don't lift it up) so that it can't turn even a little bit. Trans in Neutral, parking brake released. Turn the marked tire through two full revolutions and count quarter-turns of the driveshaft by watching the rear U-joint caps as the come to face the pavement. Divide the number of quarter-turns by four to get your ratio.

16/4 = 4 = 3.91
14/4 = 3-1/2 = 3.54 or 3.55
13/4 = 3-1/4 = 3.21 or 3.23
12/4 = 3 = 2.93 or 2.94
11/4 = 2-3/4 = 2.71 or 2.76
10/4 = 2-1/2 = 2.45
9/4 = 2-1/4 = 2.26

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