Reply To: Elto 1940 Handitwin

[T….in Wisconsin]

Yes, that’s sound logic being both shims are shown on the parts diagram.

Upon closer inspection I didn’t see a thrust plug either.

Backlash measured with a feeler gauge (best I could do) is roughly .032″.  The prop shaft gear stand proud of the mating gear housing by approximately .085″.

Given current backlash adding shiming would result in less engagement and increased backlash. At this point would it still  be a good idea to insert a thrust plug slightly longer than the .085″ clearance dimension for the end of the prop shaft to interface with?

T..