Big Block Gear Drive On A Slant?

Well I blew up the picture, and I don't think this will work. the crank gear and idler gear must have the same amount of gear teeth. Crank gear has 24 and the idler gear has 23, so it may start but will not run long afterwards. But the picture leaves little to desire, I could be wrong on the count, hope I am......

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