Hello,
I'm rebuilding a T-90 using a master rebuild kit. All the new parts look to be of fine quality and I have been very meticulous during the process but seem to have run into what might be a problem. I noticed that after I tapped in the reverse gear idler shaft, the gear seems to be frozen and will not turn by hand. I have not tried to force it yet as I do not want to mar any teeth. I have been using engine assembly lube & motor oil on the parts during installation so the shaft & inside of the gear were lubricated before installation. There is a notch cut in the shaft that I'm assuming is for oil to make its way to the area where the gear is to turn on the shaft( not the groove for the lockplate, this runs the length of the shaft). My question is, should I continue with the build under the thinking that it will break loose once gear oil and engine pressure is applied, or should I remove the shaft/ gear for inspection. P.S both the gear and the shaft are new from the kit and the gear has a brass looking sleeve on the inside diameter. Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated.
