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Old 12-06-2019, 03:17 AM   #11
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Post Re: T85 transmission, T86 differences

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Got everything figured out now but the speedometer gear and cable. I know I need a 57 gear to drive off the top of the drive gear but don't know if that gear will work with the 55 cable and housing. Books show a retainer clip for the 57 type gear and housing looks different in picture.
FORD changed cable design in 1957. To use the 57 trans, you will need to (or have done) modify the cable housing trans end. There are shops that specialize in this.

Someone posted here a later cable that can be used. Maybe they are following.

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