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"Metal" or Steel gearbox, how to tell the difference?

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  • "Metal" or Steel gearbox, how to tell the difference?

    Hiya,

    Just wondering how to tell the difference between a "Metal" (zinc alloy) or Steel gearbox...

    TTFN
    Rob
    Sherman M4A3 105mm Houwitser / Sherman Firefly IC *under construction* / Panzer IV *awaiting side-grade from TK7.0S to TK6.0S* / Stug III / King Tiger / KV-1 *awaiting upgrade to TK6.0S* / Tiger I / T34-85 / Leopard 2A6 *waiting upgrade to TK7.0*... No, I do not have a problem....

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    Originally posted by Rob1970 View Post
    Hiya,

    Just wondering how to tell the difference between a "Metal" (zinc alloy) or Steel gearbox...

    TTFN
    Rob
    Magnets will not stick to Zinc gears. Simple touch the gears with one. If it sticks they are steel. If not then Zinc.

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    • #3
      It's that easy? Good to know... almost made a fool of myself. Now give me a moment, I need to go slap someone and win a bet...

      TTFN
      Rob
      Sherman M4A3 105mm Houwitser / Sherman Firefly IC *under construction* / Panzer IV *awaiting side-grade from TK7.0S to TK6.0S* / Stug III / King Tiger / KV-1 *awaiting upgrade to TK6.0S* / Tiger I / T34-85 / Leopard 2A6 *waiting upgrade to TK7.0*... No, I do not have a problem....

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