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Listeroid Engines / Re: Idler gear wear pics
« on: December 15, 2019, 03:47:13 PM »
You say the engine has low hours.
The metal you originally found on the magnets may be from the initial running-in of the engine.
I think you are correct to change the oil and run it for a while and monitor it with the cast idler.
If the lash is somewhat correct on the cast iron idler you may be ok for thousands of hours.
Many people have good life from the iron idler. Others have had them break prematurely.
Most blame goes to poor casting quality and/or excess tooth lash.
The metal you originally found on the magnets may be from the initial running-in of the engine.
I think you are correct to change the oil and run it for a while and monitor it with the cast idler.
If the lash is somewhat correct on the cast iron idler you may be ok for thousands of hours.
Many people have good life from the iron idler. Others have had them break prematurely.
Most blame goes to poor casting quality and/or excess tooth lash.