Unfortunately it is the first gear on the laygear that gives up the ghost. At 
least it was on my first Bugeye, many years ago. 
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From:  Capt PfB[SMTP:CaptPfB@aol.com]
Sent:  December 20, 1997 19:57 PM
To:  spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject:  Re: Cluster Gear
>Having said that, rewelding the first gear works just fine. Of all the local
>racers, only
>one has ever had the weld fail. A number have stripped teeth off first gear.
   I eed to Know about this. I Have a straight box with a mangled first
gear.Replacing first gear doesn't bother me, but I would love to not have to
replace my laygear.
M.Jeff Brabb
 '59 Sprite racer
 '58 sprite
 '75 Midget
 '94 Datsun Q-45
 
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