what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
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what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
have a new built 406 sbc with a solid roller. it will be a street car, so do i use a bronze gear(like i use in my drag car engine) or one of the (composite gears?) that are offered for roller cams. i am not using a high volume oil pump. i wouldappreciate advice on whigh to use thanks art in NY
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
Art,
i have used the composite gear for a few years now and am really happy with it,i also use a composite fuel pump pushrod with a holley 200gph mechanical pump,it is just starting to show slight wear but not bad at all.street/strip deal
i have used the composite gear for a few years now and am really happy with it,i also use a composite fuel pump pushrod with a holley 200gph mechanical pump,it is just starting to show slight wear but not bad at all.street/strip deal
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
It depends on what the cam is made of. Being a solid roller doesn't guarantee it's one certain material. Though it's said that a composite gear can be used with a cast iron, ductile iron, or billet steel core. I haven't used one on all 3 cores so I really can't say.
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
i have and still using composite dizzy gear on comp billet roller,2 x comp solid flat tappet cams,lots of street miles and track passes.i am using a MSD distributor with adjustable slip collar,need to make sure you have correct clearance and gear mesh or any material will wear very quickly.midnightbluS10 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:56 am It depends on what the cam is made of. Being a solid roller doesn't guarantee it's one certain material. Though it's said that a composite gear can be used with a cast iron, ductile iron, or billet steel core. I haven't used one on all 3 cores so I really can't say.
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
thanks for info guys. it seems i should be getting the composite gear for my application art
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
Melonized Is all I have used since they became available.
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hef af2 what does melonized n=mean, i have seen that name to go along with gm engines. is that a stock type of metal or some type of special alloy?. thanks art
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
Lunati has a gear called "Everwear". I ran one on a billet roller cam for a long time with zero issues. Should give you excellent life without the wear issues of a bronze gear.
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
Art,
The correct answer is to call the cam manufacturer and ask them. A lot of the cams now days are made with a pressed on gear and back bearing and can use a completely stock distributor gear. I would not take a chance on guessing. Call the manufacturer and ask them.
The correct answer is to call the cam manufacturer and ask them. A lot of the cams now days are made with a pressed on gear and back bearing and can use a completely stock distributor gear. I would not take a chance on guessing. Call the manufacturer and ask them.
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
It's an option I've gone with on several Jones solid rollers. All good so far.
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Re: what is correct distributor gear to use with solid roller cam
Yes with the cast gear option you can run any distributor gear. With the billet the gm MELONIZED or other everlast gears are a must and will hardly ware.
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