RE: gear mesh question (complete noob )
Well that's easier said than done. The screws that hold it in have a little nut on the ends that's virtually impossible to get to while the motor is in place. I think while I've got most of my truck apart already, I'll replace the screws with the nuts with a wider thread screw that I can take on and off from just the top. That way when I want to take a look all I'll have to do is unscrw 2 screws and take it out. Well the handle might be in the way but I'll figure a way around that.