Mismarked R&Ps

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Bruce2
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Mismarked R&Ps

Post by Bruce2 »

I lifted this quote from Timmy from 4 years ago:
Casting Timmy wrote: Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:14 am ... I know I've opened one 3.88 "k" that was a K in marking only and the tooth pattern was definitely a G. So there are some mis-marked ring and pinions out there as well.
I recently opened up a double side cover IRS Karmann Ghia gearbox, code AN. It had a 3.88 R&P as expected, but the pinion shaft was marked K741 !!!

Anyone else run across a mismarked gear set?