Hey,Jim-Did you read the part about the wasted pinion gear,and the bearing?? Probably just the "tip of the iceberg".You may be right,but...doesn't sound promising.I'd opt for a higher geared,(newer) rear,as Ed suggested.Easier to freshen-up the brakes,etc. before installation.

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