Rookie Question

Eric Smith · 4/5/13, 7:14 PM

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

TQ29m · 4/5/13, 7:25 PM

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

Eric Smith · 4/6/13, 5:22 AM

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?

Wayne Davis · 4/6/13, 6:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Smith

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

Eric Smith · 4/6/13, 8:05 AM

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

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sprntr · 4/6/13, 10:22 AM

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

davidm · 4/6/13, 11:54 AM

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!

4/5/13, 7:14 PM	#1 Rookie Question
Eric Smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 253	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

4/6/13, 5:22 AM	#3 Re: Rookie Question
Eric Smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 253	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?

4/6/13, 8:05 AM	#5
Eric Smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 253	Thanks. I am smart enough to know that I don't know. So I asked. Posted via Mobile Device

4/6/13, 10:22 AM	#6 Re: Rookie Question
sprntr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,044	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

4/6/13, 11:54 AM	#7 Re: Rookie Question
davidm Senior Member Race Count This Year: 21 Race Count Last Year: 23 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,509	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!