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Fairlane500 · 08-13-2011, 07:27 PM

Looking for a18 tooth speedo drive for a 3:54 rear end for my roadster project.

barnfind08 · 08-13-2011, 08:00 PM

I found a very good used one in the box of n.o.s. 17's. I will sell it for 35.00 plus 3.00 postage. Has 18 on the casting. Looks like it was used very little.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-13-2011, 09:33 PM

You can buy new 18 tooth speedometer gears from an antique parts dealer here in Maryland, USA. The name of the company is Brattons Antique Auto Parts. The last time I checked they were selling for about $25.00. They have an on-line catalog. Just Google their name to find it.

Tinker · 08-13-2011, 09:36 PM

JM will those fit in a 19 size turtle?

JM 35 Sedan · 08-13-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinker

JM will those fit in a 19 size turtle?

I believe they will fit and work in a 19 turtle housing but not 100% sure. I know of two Fordbarners who have used this gear from Brattons. Send a PM to Shadetree and Redneck an ask them which turtle housing they used for their 18 tooth gear.

twinjoan · 08-14-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by barnfind08

I found a very good used one in the box of n.o.s. 17's. I will sell it for 35.00 plus 3.00 postage. Has 18 on the casting. Looks like it was used very little.

Barnfind, Would be interested in a couple of your 17 tooth caps. Please respond to value and shipping. Elmer Swift 805-646-6440 or 805-458-0128. Or email [email protected]

barnstuf · 08-14-2011, 03:07 PM

Bratton's (800-255-1929) sells a new 18 tooth gear for $17.00, catalog number 23190. 17, 18, 19 tooth gears interchange in the same housing.

Tinker · 08-14-2011, 03:18 PM

Thanks Barnstuf and JM John. Fairlane500 not to nick your thread.

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by barnstuf

Bratton's (800-255-1929) sells a new 18 tooth gear for $17.00, catalog number 23190. 17, 18, 19 tooth gears interchange in the same housing.

I am revisiting this thread. Is the 18 tooth gears offered by Brattons for Model A's only? I believe the housing is the same from 32-48. Will this gear work with a 36 Ford?

larry/Texas · 11-01-2011, 04:36 PM

I was told that there are two different 18 tooth turtles for Model A's. If you are going to put it in a '32 or later, you need the one for the '30/'31 Model A. I don't know what the difference is.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-01-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinker

I am revisiting this thread. Is the 18 tooth gears offered by Brattons for Model A's only? I believe the housing is the same from 32-48. Will this gear work with a 36 Ford?

Their catalog probably speaks only of Model A applications. The gears they sell will work in a '36 turtle but you will need a #18 or #19 turtle for the gear to mesh properly with the drive gear that's on the drive shaft.

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 08:53 PM

Thanks John. That is what I was wondering. Before you were not 100% now is that so? I have been told a 18 tooth will work in a 19 turtle but I have only found the brattons 18tooth gear for a model a. Not one for the later 32-48 gear housing.

08-13-2011, 08:00 PM	#2
barnfind08 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 893	Re: 18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end I found a very good used one in the box of n.o.s. 17's. I will sell it for 35.00 plus 3.00 postage. Has 18 on the casting. Looks like it was used very little.

08-13-2011, 09:33 PM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end You can buy new 18 tooth speedometer gears from an antique parts dealer here in Maryland, USA. The name of the company is Brattons Antique Auto Parts. The last time I checked they were selling for about $25.00. They have an on-line catalog. Just Google their name to find it. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-13-2011, 09:36 PM	#4
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: 18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end JM will those fit in a 19 size turtle?

08-14-2011, 03:07 PM	#7
barnstuf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 2,840	Re: 18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end Bratton's (800-255-1929) sells a new 18 tooth gear for $17.00, catalog number 23190. 17, 18, 19 tooth gears interchange in the same housing.

08-14-2011, 03:18 PM	#8
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: 18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end Thanks Barnstuf and JM John. Fairlane500 not to nick your thread.

08-13-2011, 07:27 PM	#1
Fairlane500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 250	18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end City: Christchurch State: Messy Looking for a18 tooth speedo drive for a 3:54 rear end for my roadster project. __________________ Life is not a dress rehearsal...

11-01-2011, 04:36 PM	#10
larry/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX area Posts: 150	Re: 18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end I was told that there are two different 18 tooth turtles for Model A's. If you are going to put it in a '32 or later, you need the one for the '30/'31 Model A. I don't know what the difference is.

11-01-2011, 08:53 PM	#12
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: 18 Tooth Speedo Drive for 3:54 rear end Thanks John. That is what I was wondering. Before you were not 100% now is that so? I have been told a 18 tooth will work in a 19 turtle but I have only found the brattons 18tooth gear for a model a. Not one for the later 32-48 gear housing.