also seen the spring clip (flat metal piece) brke in the sg also and skiped clanked poped

but a lot of backlash it might have hit the teeth on the case of the sg

I have seen a lot 8 3/4 with teeth mark all over them

hope you did not chip any teeth on the ring or pinion

is it a 489 with a crush sleeve?

any leaks yet?

look like ya need to eyeball it just for