Topic: 1937 Ford torque tube - speedometer drive gear


LUV37s    -- 02-13-2019 @ 5:30 PM
  Does the speedometer cable attach to the drive gear on the torque tube on all '37 - '39 Fords?

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TomO    -- 02-14-2019 @ 7:52 AM
  Yes, why do you ask?

Tom


LUV37s    -- 02-14-2019 @ 9:42 AM
  It's been a year since I worked on my '37 so can I can't quite figure something out. We installed a '39 transmission and I went to attach the speedo cable on the torque tube and I don't see a spot to do it. I looked at another torque tube and the speedo hookup was there. We had to change the tiny driveshaft because it was the original for the 60hp which I am replacing with and 85hp. I'm also converting it to hydraulic brakes so the mechanical brake stuff is gone. Therefore, I can, with a light, get a good look from the back and I cannot see speedo attachment place. (the driven gear) I suppose it's possible we rotated the torque tube so the attachment point is on the bottom but I can't believe we would have. It's been a year and I just turned 70 so who knows.


37RAGTOPMAN    -- 02-14-2019 @ 9:54 AM
  hi
it should be on the top of the drive shaft,
you might have to remove the floor pan to get to it,now
I guess when you installed the transmission , and hooked up the torque tube,
you forgot to attach the speedometer drive,
it is in hard place to get at,
hope this helps, 1937RAGTOPMAN


LUV37s    -- 02-14-2019 @ 4:34 PM
  Am in Florida till end of Feb so will have to wait to check but I'm guessing you are right. Will let you know in a couple of weeks. Thanks, Bill


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