Thanks for all of the additional input.
I like the idea of using machine screws rather than rivets to hold the pieces together but the screw heads need to be pretty thin as they must pass under the sector gear retainer.
I think the repair kit for the crank stem included a new stamping so there is no wear but I will check the clearance. Unfortnately new doesn't mean good.
There is a small stepped bushing on the back side of the pinion gear that originally was pressed in place with a serrated diameter to engage the housing. The hole is now oversize so the serration doesn't engage. There is a wear pattern in the face of the bushing from the intermediate gear that has created a step that the gear can catch. It may be a result of working with the parts that are loose vs. fully assembled but I am going to try and make it as secure and reliable as possible before reinstalling.
Last edited by WICruiser; 10/12/2025 12:23 PM.
