Distributor Gear?
 

I'm using a Comp cams Retro-fit Hyd. Roller cam and I was doing some reading today and read I'm supposed to be using a bronze gear? I can honestly say I'm using a stock HEI gear and it shows 0 signs of wear. Should I swap it? Is the info correct?

What engine is it? I know the ford roller cam if you dont use the proper gear it will eventually eat it up. Cole

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The motor is a SBC, Cole.

The cam is a custom grind so getting info from Comp Sucks sometimes...
My cam card says : CAMSHAFT BLANK, CS CHEV SB AUSTEMPERED Special
Grind

So I assume I should be ok? And I know my dist. gear is from a Flat tappet HEI since thats what I was using last.

Most cams flat tappet and roller are being made with stock-type iron distributor gears. I would make the call. Cole

Where did your post go. :confused: Cole

I guess I'll call em. I was wondering where the post went too.. Lots of good info there.

You are fine with the gear you have now because the cam is on an Austempered Iron core. A Bronze gear is only needed if the cam is a billet steel core.

Thats what I figured. thanks for the help guys!

Posted before complete.

Even billet steel cams if they have the pressed on iron gear they can be used with stock iron gears. Make sure though its a good quality one not from a autoparts store like autozone etc cause I have read they are softer. I had a crane powermax hydraullic roller cam and they state it can be used with a stock iron distributor gear. Just have to check from cam maker to cam maker.
Eric