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Old 07-30-2019, 05:36 PM
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I have a paperweight bronze gear that is "75%" worn with the gear tips worn to almost knife edges.
How long before the teeth would break off? Could have been the next engine start.

I don't use bronze any more, on anything.

Why do transmissions have steel gears against steel gears?

Gary
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