Worm Gear Compatibility?

[KLS]

I have a Skilsaw Model 77, type 16 (in fact it's the '50th anniversary issue'. I need to replace the worm gears. Are they available? Can I use the ones listed for the model 17?

Thanks for your help!

Kent

[WJA]

Hello KLS,

The gears for the type 16 and type 17 are different and not interchangeable. Unfortunately the manufacture has discontinued the parts for the type 16. So either find a type 16 with good gears or time to purchase a new one.

WJA