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Dana 18 Chipped Intermediate Gear

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 1957Willys, Jun 29, 2018.

  1. 1957Willys

    1957Willys Member

    I have a spare intermediate gear for my Dana 18. I would like to use this gear for a tapered bearing conversion but the only problem is one gear is chipped. It's a small chip on the very top of one of the gears. Should I buy a NOS gear or can this one be repaired with a file?
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    1957Willys, Jun 29, 2018
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  2. Twin2

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    find a better shape gear . before you spend money on machine work
     
    Twin2, Jun 29, 2018
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  3. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    I agree, it's not like they're uncommon. Find a good NOS or used one before you spend the $ on the conversion machine work.
     
    colojeepguy, Jun 29, 2018
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  4. pat w

    pat w Member

    x3 I wouldn't use that gear
     
    pat w, Jun 29, 2018
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  5. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    x4. Definitely not worth putting ANY money in that one and not worth the potential risk to the transfercase running it. Lots of good used ones available.
     
    duffer, Jun 29, 2018
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  6. wasillashack

    wasillashack Member

    I agree with the others, I'd bet if you check it with dye penetrant, inexpensive to do or have done, you will find it is cracked. If that "came from together" while the tcase was in motion- No bueno!
     
    wasillashack, Jul 3, 2018
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