chip in gear tooth

[67drake]

I have a used R/P that I plan to install in my 8.5". One of the teeth has a chip missing from it. The chip is all the way on the outside top of one of the ring gears coast faces, I believe well out of the pinion contact area. Would it be OK to smooth this area down with a file or grinding stone to relieve stress,and use it,or is this set shot? I realize it would be BEST to replace them,but budget won't allow it at this time,so either I deal with this chip,or the rear does not get set up.

[monzaz]

If you post a picture we could be more certain ti was not critical. BUT YES make sure there are no sharp edge BUT do only remove necessary amount to do so. I am sure it will be fine.

ANY Idea how it happened? Jim

[67drake]

Sorry,not the best pics,but the good camera is not working. The damage happened during shipping from the seller,and he won't stand behind the problem (Don't get me started!).

[monzaz]

NO problem - clean it up and run it. take off the sharp edge and it will be fine. Jim

[67drake]

Thanks Jim!
I'll have at it.
Thanks for the fast reply too!