T O P I C R E V I E W
|
cheap
Member # 858
|
posted
Ok, I just heard today from PAW that my distributor might need an iron cam gear instead of the steel one it comes with (MSD Pro Billet for 94-95 351 mustang) since Im running a hyd flat-tappet cam. True or False and why?
|
sharkattack
Member # 645
|
posted
I had to send my dist. in to MSD and change to a steel gear because I am using a hydrolic cam
|
Chosen1
Member # 1906
|
posted
If I am not mistaken, the only thing that would affects dist gear choice would be the use of a roller vs. non roller. I know that with a non roller, you can use a cast or steel gear. With a roller I thought you needed a bronze gear. But I also thought that a bronze gear would work with either setup. Maybe someone can set me straight.
|
ON N2O
Member # 2067
|
posted
quote: Originally posted by Chosen1: If I am not mistaken, the only thing that would affects dist gear choice would be the use of a roller vs. non roller. I know that with a non roller, you can use a cast or steel gear. With a roller I thought you needed a bronze gear. But I also thought that a bronze gear would work with either setup. Maybe someone can set me straight.
true but on a roller you can have the cam made to accept a cast gear
|
cheap
Member # 858
|
posted
quote: Originally posted by sharkattack: I had to send my dist. in to MSD and change to a steel gear because I am using a hydrolic cam
The dist already has a steel gear and I am using a hyd cam but it is a NON-roller. Thats why I need to know if the steel will work or if I need the Iron, and if I have to send it in to MSD to get changed or if I could do it.
|
ON N2O
Member # 2067
|
posted
you can do it. it is a slight press fit onto the shaft... and the roll pin also holds it in.... i think you can handle it
|
cheap
Member # 858
|
posted
quote: Originally posted by ON N2O: you can do it. it is a slight press fit onto the shaft... and the roll pin also holds it in.... i think you can handle it
Ok, cool... now, do I NEED to? Steel or Iron?
|
66 AC COBRA of CA PERFORMANCE
Member # 904
|
posted
i just remember the tfi distributor that came with the coupe, the stock one, has a steel gear on it and it was used with that cam
so call johnb and ask him whats up, he did build it
|
JohnB
Member # 969
|
posted
Best I can recall, Bronze for Roller...Steel/cast for non-roller cam.
So yes, you will use a steel/cast gear with a non-roller cam.
|