Hello Neil,

See attached as requested.

Also link to YouTube video: http://youtu.be/N2P5tHB5s3s

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Paul,U tube and cross section.  The input shaft shows the spline incorrectly at the bottom.  Details,   Neil.


I don't see a thrust bearing for the helical sun gear.

Paul Lamar


Just a fun reply.

Helical gears in mesh are supposed to look per the link below.
Looking straight on, the helix angle of two mating gears are supposed to be in opposite direction.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=helical+gears&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=n1b-U5XqO8jIgwTBwICoCQ&ved=0CKkBEIke&biw=1097&bih=559&dpr=1.75

Rolf Pfeiffer


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