Gears finally installed: Where does the 23 tooth speedo go???

[Car Nut]

I finally got a bunch of stuff done on my stang which included new 3.55 gears. However, there is a 22 tooth speedo gear in right now and it reads about 10mph too much. I believe that a 23 tooth gear will fix this to near perfection.

Where do I install the 23 tooth speedo gear? My Hayne's manual and other Mustang Project books don't mention this installation, so I am at a loss. I have read post after post of those who say it only takes about five mintes, so I'd like to get it done this weekend before I start taking lots of trips.

Anyone got a good description OR know of a website with instructions?

Thanks.

 

[wytstang]

Its near the shifter base on the right hand side. Just use (I think its a 10mm) to remove the the old one. I just slides right out and you slide the new on in.

 

[Joes95GT]

Drives side of the trans, more towards the front half of the car.

Joe

 

[slytherin]

You will need a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the retainer clip to get the old gear off.

 

[wytstang]

It's attached to the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) which is plugged into the driver's side of the tranny. One bolt holds the VSS in place and a clip holds the VSS gear on to the VSS.

 

[Car Nut]

WOW!

Good thing I asked. I had no idea where it was. I was actually going to look in the rear section, but I guess that doesn't make sense. I'm buying the part tomorrow, so I'll take a look at it then. Hopefully I can fit into that area using just my ramps.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Black95GTS]

ramps will give you plenty of clearance, no problem.

it will probly take you longer to get the car onto the ramps then it will to change out the gear.

 

[Car Nut]

ramps will give you plenty of clearance, no problem.

it will probly take you longer to get the car onto the ramps then it will to change out the gear.

That's what I wanted to hear. Didn't want to get stressed over it.

 

[Car Nut]

I got under the car this morning and I think I found the right bolt. HOWEVER, it is stripped (no shiny marks, so this was done long ago). Doesn't make sense, because the stock speedo had never been changed.

I hope I'm looking in the right area. I did find a big rubber electrical connector within 1-2 inches of the bolt. Does the gear go there?????

 

[Car Nut]

Problem solved. Took 10 minutes once I realized where the correct connector was.