12 degree gears in a 10 degree V drive

[Fiat48]

Here is what can happen. Imagine this explosion right next to you at 100 mph...that is when this one came apart.
Luckily no one was hurt. If you don't know your gears and what they are...you might wanna check. Be safe.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...0/SUC50296.JPG

[DeltaSigBoater]

Holy Crap...
No only would I have to change my shorts if this happened to me, but I think the seats would need to be reupholstered too
Thanks for the heads up!

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

1 more reason to see Tom Bentley at Menkins V-Drives.

[roscoe p coltraine]

1 more reason to see Tom Bentley at Menkins V-Drives.
Or make sure you have the right gears.Stop by cooters garage if you want it to be right!

[Racey]

Some jet boater must have put that thing together
a gear is a gear right?!?!

[79 Howard]

Well I never had installed the wrong gears in a box but it would seem you could tell when you tried to slide them on that something ain't right man!!, maybe not I don't know,and who did you buy it from? That is a lot of parts right next to you flying all over the hell. Any damage to your hull or stringers?

[Fiat48]

I am rebuilding the V drive for someone. Did not happen to me. No damage to stringers. Very lucky all the way around.

[Oldsquirt]

Bob, what the hell is left that could possibly be "rebuildable"?

[Roaddogg 4040]

Here is what can happen. Imagine this explosion right next to you at 100 mph...that is when this one came apart.
Luckily no one was hurt. If you don't know your gears and what they are...you might wanna check. Be safe.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...0/SUC50296.JPG
OUCH!!! I guess I didn't do it right eh? Maybe next time they will fit a bit better,,,
Steve

[Fiat48]

The gears, front cover and bearings were destroyed. JJ is sending me the parts. She will be good as new...in fact...should be back in the water this weekend. I had a few spare parts I donated also. Morg had a spare set of gears...we all help each other.