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Been working on a 1962 QD23 and as I’ve seen in this post, a lot of wear on the lower housing bushing and lower part of the driveshaft where it passes through the bushing. The gears were all shot. So I’ve replaced the gears (forward, reverse and pinion) with new ones, a new clutch dog and new seals. I’m wondering if the wear to the housing bushing and driveshaft will damage my new gears? The shaft turns freely in the bushing, but for all the money I have invested, I don’t want to ruin what I’ve done. Should I look for another gear housing and driveshaft? Looks like a housing from a 5.5hp/7.5hp will work – maybe would have less wear than another old 10hp.