On 5 Mar 2006 08:49:18 -0800, wrote:

I would add plastic gears on just about anything to the list of crappy
products.

I agree 100%. I should have added that to my original list.
I have replaced quite a few of them on timing chains in cars, and I
know what happened to the one on my lawn tractor starter.
Look ma, no teeth !!!!

Yup, that is a permanent one added to the list !!!!