do gears ever come as matched pairs?

[stevemarl]

Hi,
My 1st post, As above: I`m rebuilding a Ford type 9 gearbox and have new, gen. Ford, driving and driven 5th gears, bought separately. I now see them on ebay sold as a `matched pair.` Are they ever supplied sort of `batch selected` (like transistors) or is this just advertising bull.?
Steve
Are there any other categories in forum which would be more appropriate?

[E-bmw]

I would doubt it, although others may correct me, more likely (as in) they came from the same gearbox, so have "worn in" together.

[stevemarl]

Thanks for your reply, pretty much what I thought. The `matched` ones BTW are also new in their Ford boxes - thinking about it, if they WERE matched pair, surely Ford would have sold as such , ie in the same package, not different boxes which could get separated. I think you`re right. I never like to assume I know anything though, usualy bites me on the arse!!!.

[GreenV8S]

I would interpret that as meaning they were compatible with each other i.e. the right spec, not that these two specific sets must be used as a pair. Any combination of new parts of the right spec should work together fine.

[stevemarl]

Thanks a lot, that makes sense. I figured as much, but it`s helpful to get informed opinion.
Cheers!

[stevieturbo]

Well if they weren't a matched pair they wouldn't mesh too well lol

Probably someone just using wrong terminology for something.