Can I mix and match brands of gears? For example, if I have a Brand A set 21 (19/29) 6.27 and Brand B set 35 (17/24) 5.80, can I mix the two (29/17) to make a 7.01 set? Or the other myriad combinations I may have just discovered.

Thanks.

Eric

You can try, then you'll know it won't work, but it'll be expensive! even with the same number of teeth, brand A and Brand B, one of each, the chances are good, they won't mesh correctly, and either destroy your center section, or even worse! Don't do it. Bob

Thanks for the reply. How about this then.

What if I have a Brand A set 21 (19/29) 6.27 and Brand A set 35 (17/24) 5.80, can I mix the two (29/17) to make a 7.01 set if they are the same brand?

NO these gears are cut as a "SET"...that is why they are call "SETS"....you can not mix or match any....if you need gears Davey Ray has quite a few if you are looking for midget gears at a very reasonable price.....he is in the "Midget Classified section" on IOW

Thanks. I am smart enough to know that I don't know. So I asked.

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The gear sets will have different pitch diameters. If you mix them the teeth will either have too much or too little tooth engagement, making them either run hot & bind or strip the tips off the teeth.

Certainly not worth risking your $2000 rear end to save $75 on a set of gears!!

Don't ever be afraid to ask. I prefer to ask & sound foolish than to act & prove it!! Though my wife will tell you different.

steiny

This is one of the things I love about racing and its people. What other sport could you get advice from another competitor? You sure won't see that happen in the stick and ball world!