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Subject:Re: [Q] Decreasing gear ratio
Date:Sun, 22 Jan 95 00:03:09 -0700

>Maybe he meant a '66 bus, because I think I turn 4k RPM at 60 MPH.  :)
>And what is the stock tire size, 195-75x14?

No, I meant '69  ;-)
and I run 185-70R14s.  Apparently there were four versions of this 
tranny, with normal and mountain gears, with and without limited slip.
I examined my case and it is stamped 'CA' which means 'normal'.  However,
I still have the 4K rpms at 60 mph, so I suspect someone has put
other gears into it at some point.  Since I have other minor problems
with the tranny, I'm investigating having it rebuilt with a lower
ratio gear set.  The guy at the buggy shop told me today that I want
a '74 or '75 T1 tranny.  Anybody know for sure?  He also said the dune 
buggy guys are snapping up all our bus trannies, making them scarce.  
Dirty rotters.

...Dave Phillips  '69 bus     |  Internet:  phillips@aries.tucson.saic.com