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>Ahhh, I just put my 23 tooth speedo gear in my T-5 and it appeared to work
fine for about 5 miles,
>then the speedo started wobbling.. Now it wobbles up to about 45 where it
smooths out. I haven't
>been above 65, but it looks like it may start wobbling again as i go faster.
Why is this happening -
>any thoughts. I'll be really pissed if I just spent an hour burning my arms
on catalytic converters,
>scraping my knuckles and wasted $17 (incl shipping) on a 49 cent gear.
PLEASE help, this is
>quite frustrating - could they have sent a gear for the auto? They appeared
similar enuf. If it
>helps, here's the invoice:

>Holcomb Motorsports
>Item HMI17271T2
>Des 23 TOOTH SPEEDO GEAR
>WHITE

>Is there anything I could have done wrong - it seemed pretty straightforward
to me.

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OK, update, the speedo quit working, I pulled the gear and it's chewed
- I'd blame my dog, but he wasn't in the trans. Any thoughts as to why
this happened. Could I have gotten the wrong gear (Auto trans?) I have
a T-5. 93 Cobra, upgraded to 3.55's and was replacing the stock 20 tooth
gear to a 23 tooth gear. Installation seemed straightforward. Gear worked
great for several miles then went all bouncy up to 40, then 45. Finally
just quit. No speedo. I probably have 5-8 teeth in the tranny - is this
a problem - they are plastic. Should I call Holcomb and ask for another.

I really can't leave the stock one in- it's running up the odometer too
fast!

An aside, I'd swear this thing has Red Ford ATF fluid in it. Judging
from the speedo gear - it sure looks like Red ATF. Doesn't smell like
gear oil either - any comments?

Thanks in advance for any help.

-Tom

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