Thread: Model a 5 speed
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Old 01-06-2019, 10:18 PM   #9
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Default Re: Model a 5 speed

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Originally Posted by Davew View Post
Yes, you need a non world class tail shaft. Maybe need a little longer speedometer cable.
Actually, an early world class trany will still have the mechanical drive speedo. The later ones have the electronic drive for the speedo and will not work with a mechanical speedo like the Model A.

The plastic driven gear in a T5 is common in most early GM tranys...including automatics. There are almost an infinite number of different tooth configurations available to dial in the accuracy of your speedo. I have a WC T5 in my MGB with a Rover aluminum V8 and Camaro T5 and the original MBG speedometer is dead nuts on with a GPS.

You will probably need a custom speedometer cable with the Model A end on the speedo side and the Chevy end on the trans side. Any speedo shop can make one up cheaply.
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