Re: '62 Rambler differential question

[Glen Hoag <hoag@xxxxxx>]

Justin,
The first number is the tooth count on the pinion gear, the second is 
the ring gear tooth count.

The ratios are:
41/13 = 3.15:1

37/9 = 4.11:1

> I brought home a '62 Rambler parts car and have begun
> disassembling it.  The differential on the parts car
> has a tag on it that says 13/41.
>
> The car that I'm parting this one into (also a '62)
> has a tag on its differential, but it says 9/37.
>
> Are these tags gearing ratios?  If so, can anyone
> explain them to me?
>
> Both cars are 196s with 3 speed OD transmissions.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
> - Justin


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