[R-390] Non fitting gears

[n4tua at aol.com]

Thanks to all who have replied to my non fitting gear problem. I have decided to put the gears back together the way they have been for the first 49 years of their life and hope they hold together for at least another 49 years. I think they will since they are also held captive by the gear clamp.
 
I could not see any warpage or burring that would cause this misfit. Nor wrong gear placement either. The only things I could see was, 1) the gears are too thick. 2) the soldered on collar was soldered on with the collar a little bit out. 
If I ever get another set of gears I plan to justify this conclusion.
 
Now on to the next problem.... Does anyone know the specifications for the small springs that hold the split gears tight? I have broken one quite by accident. I will either need a new one or a used replacement. 
 
Thanks, Collin