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Re: Meshing Gears

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Originally Posted by sanddrag
I would think using a dog type shifter is much better.
What about in transmissions like say, 33's 4 speed one? Does it make that much of a difference? Though I suppose, it wouldn't be that hard to modify it to use a dog instead.


Also, you think there'd be any problems with meshing helical-gears in this fashion without dogs and all? Just moving it to lock up with another helical gear?
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