Page 1 of 1
chip in gear tooth
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:10 pm
by 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.
Re: chip in gear tooth
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:26 pm
by 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
Re: chip in gear tooth
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:19 am
by 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!).
Re: chip in gear tooth
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:42 am
by monzaz
NO problem - clean it up and run it. take off the sharp edge and it will be fine. Jim
Re: chip in gear tooth
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:46 am
by 67drake
Thanks Jim!
I'll have at it.
Thanks for the fast reply too!