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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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i believe ive figured out what type of drive gear i need for my car. if ive done it right its a 17 tooth gear. im going to order it from mustangsunlimited but they have a 17 tooth gear for a 4 speed trans im lost? can anyone help me?
Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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What transmission do you have?
Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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c 4 cruise o matic with 2.83 gears
Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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That's a fairly common toothed speedo gear for a C4. Try you friendly Ford dealer.
Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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so 17 tooth is right? thanks glen
Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Not positive if it is the right toothed gear or not. Texas Mustang has the 16, 18, 19 and 20 toothed gears for a C4. Redo your math, and see if maybe one of these is the right one.
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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the 4 seed gear will not work the teeth go the wrong way. but any of the other transmitions avilible back then will work.
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