HELP!! Gear found under engine
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HELP!! Gear found under engine
I have had my '76 for about a month now, and I did a full tune-up on it last week. A few days ago, I found myself stuck at a store because (I think) my starter and my fly-wheel gears were not aligned right and it had a high pitch grind when I went to start it. Eventually, I had to push-start the car, and no issues. Today I went for a ride to see how it would go, and it went great. However, when I came back and I parked the car, I just happened to look under the car, and I found the attached gear. I do not have my ramps with me to fully look under the car right now, but from what I can see, I don't see where it could come from. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance.
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After searching for a few hours, I found my son's bike on the other side of the house with a missing gear. Had me going for a while. I had never seen anything from a vehicle like that before. Thanks for the quick replies. Little ****!!
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I have had my '76 for about a month now, and I did a full tune-up on it last week. A few days ago, I found myself stuck at a store because (I think) my starter and my fly-wheel gears were not aligned right and it had a high pitch grind when I went to start it. Eventually, I had to push-start the car, and no issues. Today I went for a ride to see how it would go, and it went great. However, when I came back and I parked the car, I just happened to look under the car, and I found the attached gear. I do not have my ramps with me to fully look under the car right now, but from what I can see, I don't see where it could come from. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance.
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