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Tubby · 03-11-2016, 01:40 PM

I am thinking about upgrading my old '39 gear set for newer gearset so that I can use the newer synchros. VanPelts offers both new and used gears. I have read that the new gears are noisy. I can see how bore and width could be measured on used gears, but tooth wear might be hard to evaluate. I guess my questions is: what experience have you had with either of these choices.

Ingram 33vicky · 03-11-2016, 01:58 PM

No problem with used gears, you do need to inspect them and reject any with large chips and broken teeth.
Small chips and minor rust pits are no problem.
synchro's need to be inspected closely for broken teeth and wear.
Paul

scooder · 03-11-2016, 02:35 PM

I'd say if Mac Vanpelt is selling used gears there won't be a problem gettin them from him. He knows his stuff, he ain't gonna sell you crap.
Martin.

Seth Swoboda · 03-11-2016, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooder

I'd say if Mac Vanpelt is selling used gears there won't be a problem gettin them from him. He knows his stuff, he ain't gonna sell you crap.
Martin.

I agree. Mac is an honest man and will do everything he can to see that your transmission rebuild is successful.

rheltzel · 03-11-2016, 03:42 PM

I bought a new first/reverse slider from him last year as part of a rebuild of a '39 tranny. It's working perfectly; absolutely quiet. I second what Scooder and Seth said...if Mac sells it, you can count on it being good.

Tubby · 03-11-2016, 08:26 PM

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A bones · 03-12-2016, 09:50 AM

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03-11-2016, 01:40 PM	#1
Tubby Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 111	New vs Used Gears I am thinking about upgrading my old '39 gear set for newer gearset so that I can use the newer synchros. VanPelts offers both new and used gears. I have read that the new gears are noisy. I can see how bore and width could be measured on used gears, but tooth wear might be hard to evaluate. I guess my questions is: what experience have you had with either of these choices.

03-11-2016, 01:58 PM	#2
Ingram 33vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sweet Home, Oregon Posts: 129	Re: New vs Used Gears No problem with used gears, you do need to inspect them and reject any with large chips and broken teeth. Small chips and minor rust pits are no problem. synchro's need to be inspected closely for broken teeth and wear. Paul

03-11-2016, 02:35 PM	#3
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: New vs Used Gears I'd say if Mac Vanpelt is selling used gears there won't be a problem gettin them from him. He knows his stuff, he ain't gonna sell you crap. Martin.

03-11-2016, 03:42 PM	#5
rheltzel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: New vs Used Gears I bought a new first/reverse slider from him last year as part of a rebuild of a '39 tranny. It's working perfectly; absolutely quiet. I second what Scooder and Seth said...if Mac sells it, you can count on it being good.

03-11-2016, 08:26 PM	#6
Tubby Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 111	Re: New vs Used Gears Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the feedback

03-12-2016, 09:50 AM	#7
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,283	Re: New vs Used Gears And let us not forget where Fordbarn came from. I know it wasn't as fancy as now, but the community was solid. __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.