Open diff spider gear - smooth or notchy?

[b*saint]

I have a small case open carrier that I thought was bad but now I dont know. The spiders gears are notchy but the bearings feel good. Are the spider gears suppose to be smooth feeling?

[Sagaris]

The spider gears in my open diff feel like complete crap also. I would be interested to know the answer to your question as well.

[b*saint]

Sounds like its right. I might as well throw new bearings in it and put it on the shelf as a spare.