If the back of the magneto drive gear is engaged with the oil seal OK and there are no other problems I wouldn't worry too much about the gear alignment....The Gold Star runs a much narrower idler wheel as standard without any issues and I've thinned down all the gears in the past when tuning OHV engines....(that make a lot more power)
I can't say I paid much attention to how far the 'repair piece' protruded from the back of the crank case...I guess you tend to look at these issues when you have to...
I'll have a look to see if I currently have any cases with the part fitted and if I have I'll post the results later...Ian
One thing that nobody mentioned yet? is that you can put all the spacers/shims on the bearings on the magneto armature on one side, so the shaft sticks a bit more out.
Might just do the trick!
Cheers,
Lex
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