Flywheel ring gear

Well I've successfully split my '42 2N, thanks in large measure to the abundance of information I've been able to find here in the YT N forum.

So thank you all for that.

I just picked up a new ring gear for my flywheel (the old one was obviously very worn) and I noticed that the teeth on the new ring gear don't seem to be even slightly angled.

All my reading in the forum archives mention this fact, and the old ring gear teeth certainly have an obvious angle to them.

Is the angle I see on the old ring gear simply due to wear?

Or is the angle of the teeth on the new ring gear so slight as to almost be imperceptible?

I bought the new ring gear at my local Ford dealer, so I'm assuming it's the correct part, but I am aware of what assuming does, on occasion, anyway...

Thanks, in advance, for any and all input!

Cheers,
Paul

Duey - the only "spare" part I found was one of the vibration dampening springs (at least I think that's what these things are...) from the clutch plate. Apparently you don't need all six of 'em...

Rick - thanks for sharing your experience. Man, those teeth seem pretty darn straight to me...

Bob & Doug - after looking at the guts of this thing, I'd have to agree with Rick. The starter's drive gear moves toward the front of the tractor to meet/engage with the flywheel's ring gear.

Also, I'll make sure I install the ring gear with the proper side facing back - assuming I can determine with any certainty if there IS actually an angle there :-), I've already ordered the rear seal and I'll replace that as well, and the flywheel is being machined this weekend.

Please, no snow until Tuesday.

Cheers,
Paul

Did you find any spare parts laying down in the cavity? Sometimes kinda interesting what is found!!

duey

Your second statement is correct, in my view. The new ring gear may or may not even have an angle on the teeth. If it does it is very slight. This is what I remember when I replaced the ring gear on my 8N and Jubilee.

Also, the (ever so slight) angle goes toward the rear of the flywheel in order to mesh with the starter drive gear.

HTH. Rick

I know it seems confusing, but the starter drive gear actually engages the flywheel ring gear from the back side of the flywheel going toward the front. This design is totally different from most modern tractors and vehicles.

Next time you pull your starter motor, take a good look at the starter drive assembly.

Again, I don't profess to know everything but N's and what I post here on the forum is based on my personal experience or what I have read.

Thanks,

Rick