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06-19-2009, 04:26 PM
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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?
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06-19-2009, 05:49 PM
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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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06-19-2009, 05:57 PM
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Last edited by cobalt327; 06-19-2009 at 06:44 PM.
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06-19-2009, 06:29 PM
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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.
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06-19-2009, 07:10 PM
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Most cams flat tappet and roller are being made with stock-type iron distributor gears. I would make the call. Cole
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06-19-2009, 07:14 PM
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06-19-2009, 07:19 PM
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I guess I'll call em. I was wondering where the post went too.. Lots of good info there.
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06-19-2009, 07:20 PM
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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.
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06-19-2009, 08:15 PM
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Thats what I figured. thanks for the help guys!
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06-19-2009, 08:19 PM
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06-20-2009, 07:03 PM
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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
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