maybe a bad batch of gears? ![Head Scratch :headscratch:](https://board.marlincrawler.com/Smileys/marlin/headscratch.gif)
nope they are all like that. Everyone I know that has them has been through a few sets. Not worth it IMO. Just get some yukons or precision gear. have them set up correctly and be done with it. Gears are not something to be skimping on cash for