<VV> Speedo gear for 1962 Rampside PG, dif code BC720

[Dan & Synde]

Hi Bill,

Craig already responded but I'll add my 2 cents.  

If you are speaking of the gear on the pinion shaft, then yes, it is more
difficult to replace but not impossible.  the problem is holding it while
pressing it off.  I used some hardwood blocks clamped onto the gear to give
me something to press against while pushing the pinion shaft out.  As far as
I know, all the gears on the pinion shaft are the same.

If your talking about the plastic gear that the cable connects to, then it's
no problem to swap it out.  Just remove the 1 bolt retainer and pull the
speedo drive out of the diff.  The gear is just held on with a  clip.  Pick
the gear that gives you the proper ratio.  You can calculate that but don't
ask me how, it's been years!  

Dan Kling

1961 Greenbrier Deluxe, 4spd, 3.89  On the Road Again,  yeehaw :)
1963 Spyder, restored   4spd Saginaw
1967 Ultravan #299  Newest of the herd!! Almost killed me already!!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/81412237@N00/sets/
A few pictures of the Greenbrier, UltraVan, engine and tranny tear down with
more to come! 
  

Bill said:

>Attempted to add a speedo gear for a 1962 PG Rampside to an order from a
>Corvair vendor.  He could not identify the correct gear ?color? only by the
>number of teeth? The gear is completely gone on mine.  Can anyone tell me
>the color or number of gear teeth for a dif code BC720?  Or have an
>appropriate assembly for sale? My research suggests the dif code means it
is
>a 3.27?  I understand it is difficult to replace just the gear and a used
>assembly is more practical?