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5.38 Gears

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by nrg0920, Feb 1, 2007.

  1. Feb 2, 2007
    timgr

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    The speedometer will change fast or slow by the ratio of the change of tire height. If the stock tire height were 27", then (27"/31" - 1) * 100% = -13%. Your actual speed at an indicated 35 would be 35 mph * 31"/27" = 40 mph. Significant, but doesn't explain the difference between 35 and 60.
     
  2. Feb 2, 2007
    nrg0920

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    I don’t think it’s a speedometer issue. I have clocked myself using one of those police signs that tells your speed and it was mid 30’s maxed out; this in addition to ALWAYS being passed by every car on the road. I originally thought it was a gearing issue due to the fact that my T-90 3 speed is more like a two speed. First is so low that I usually only use second and third while on the street. I can tell a noticeable difference when it is in 4-low, so that led me to believe it was not stuck in low gear all the time………what to do what to do
     
  3. Feb 2, 2007
    blevisay

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    Sounds to me you May be in 4 lo.........2nd gear take off in high is doable but not very fun.
     
  4. Feb 2, 2007
    Hawk62cj5

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    Taking off in 2nd with a T-90 :hurrican: combo :shock: somethings wrong with that picture.
     
  5. Feb 2, 2007
    nrg0920

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    Is their an easy way to see if it is stuck in low gear with out pulling the transfer case?
     
  6. Feb 2, 2007
    mb82

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    Isn't there a 5.89 gear out there. Could he have that gear maybe?
     
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    Hawk62cj5

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    You can see about every thing a dana 18 is made of by droping the covers.
     
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    timgr

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    Mmm, it's out there for 60s and 70s; not sure about the 44 - doubtful. Never seen it in a CJ, only in the M715. As the ratio gets numerically higher, the size of the case that will fit in the carrier becomes the limit. Either that or the number of teeth on the pinion gets too small, and the gears are too weak becasue of the reduced contact.

    Check the Randy's R&P site - they have a good list of what's available.
     
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    mb82

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    That might be what I am thinking of. But even at 5.89 I don't think that would limit you to 30mph.
     
  10. Feb 2, 2007
    neptco19

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    Yup you can get 5.89s for a D44. Doubt you can get them for a D27 though.
     
  11. Feb 2, 2007
    CJ-X

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    Does neutral work in your transfer case? if so then, when you go into high or low range, it has to be in the proper range. If not, then maybe you are just missing a set screw inside.

    OK, I will be the one to say it. :) Push the left lever foward, pull the right lever all the way to the rear. If that fixes it, then uuugh ....blame it in the carbeurator!:)
     
  12. Feb 2, 2007
    termin8ed

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    count how many times the input gear and output goes around on the tcase? should be 1-1 in high and around 2.3-1 in low right?

    My guess would be the carb-gas pedal linkage. If your not used to it that F head sounds like its screaming along even though its not redlining.

    When your staring out in 1st in high range, does it jump when you go or does it just start going slowly? If it jumps your not slipping the clutch or gears in the transmission. You could put it in 3rd high and see how it starts out there too. If it slips when you try to go something is definately not engaging all the way. If it stalls right out, your clutch is good.

    Let us know what you find out.
     
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    jpflat2a

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    it has to be in low range
    30-35 would be about max
     
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    Jack Frost

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    Yeah, I think the technical ratio is 2.46:1.
     
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    mike starck

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    Sounds like you are planning on keeping F-head.the o-drive might be a option.the 5:38's are real good for crawling around with the 4 banger.if i were to consider changing gears i would be thinking 4:88 ,4:56 ,or 4:27's. good luck

    mike s.
     
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    1960willyscj5

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    If it has been stuck in 4lo for a while the shifters can be kinda stiff.
    Stick it in 1st, gentley rock it forward, and at the same time pull the right hand knob to the rear. That one has three positions - Forward is lo, middle is nuetral, rearward is hi.
    this lever needs to be in the middle or rear position to move the left lever from the rear position to the forward position.
    The left lever is 4 wheel drive in the rear position, 2 wheel drive in the forward position.
    This is assuming someone did not take out the little fitting that makes it possible to drive in 2 lo.
    If need be get a friend to help.He can tug on the right lever while you pay attention to brakes and clutch and surroundings. Good luck, and let us know how it comes out.:coffee:
     
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    Glenn

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    If it shows a noticeable difference in low range I'd have to say stuck in low is ruled out. An explanation for 1st being low would be the lower range 1st combined with 5.38 gears would result in a noticeably low 1st. It also sounds like a T98 with high gear not being used.
     
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    termin8ed

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    Wish I had that problem when I got my jeep:D
     
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    lamar

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    seeing as you only have around 100 miles on the engine,maybe the valves are adjusted to tight.around 30 years ago i did a valve job on a 50 chev pick-up.i adjusted the valves to tight,it had very little power and not much of a top speed.adjusted them right the next day and it was back to normal.just something to check if all the easier stuff to check does not work.
     
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    Rondog

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    Is it possible that Weber is too much carb for that little motor?
     
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