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1971 Chev/GMC Truck C30 5.7L Gear ratio
Posted to GM PowerTrain on 1/5/1999

Please help. I have this truck in the shop with a blown engine. It blew because the gears are so low, the engine overspeeds. The ratio is 6.17 from the factory. The big problem is, the rear is also odd from the factory. This truck has 19.5' tires on 10 lug...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1971 Chev/GMC Truck C30

VIN CE303T1126
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl
AffectedGear Ratio
ConditionsToo Low
Misc.Dual Rear Wheels 4X2
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car Vehicle Data

1971 Chev/GMC Truck C30

VIN CE303T1126
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl
AffectedGear Ratio
ConditionsToo Low
Misc.Dual Rear Wheels 4X2