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PKRWUD · 01-25-2002, 06:32 AM

Roller cams have a steel gear, whereas flat cams have a cast gear. The gear on the distributor should be made of the same material as that on the cam. Otherwise, the weaker of the two will wear out faster. This not only causes the gear to fail, but leaves metal deposits it the oil, which your bearings aren't too fond of. Bronze gears can be used with both types of cams, but should only be used for race engines that will be serviced regularly, due to their rapid deterioration.

Take care,
-Chris

01-25-2002, 06:32 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Roller cams have a steel gear, whereas flat cams have a cast gear. The gear on the distributor *should* be made of the same material as that on the cam. Otherwise, the weaker of the two will wear out faster. This not only causes the gear to fail, but leaves metal deposits it the oil, which your bearings aren't too fond of. Bronze gears can be used with both types of cams, but should only be used for race engines that will be serviced regularly, due to their rapid deterioration. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE! Last edited by PKRWUD; 01-25-2002 at 06:40 AM..