|
Author
|
Topic: Cam gear question
|
SN001
¯
Member # 1803
|
posted
 
 
I have a 351C with a 280H cam. I've broken several roll pins which hold the distributor gear on the shaft and have now begun to eat the gear. I replaced the gear, put a few miles (maybe 25 or so) on it, and just today pulled the distrubutor to check if there was any wear. Again, the gears teeth are almost completely gone! I posted about this problem about a month ago and someone told me to check the cam retainer plate. I pulled the plate and there was little to no wear on the side facing the cam. As though the cam isn't even pushing against it? Any help would be appreciated.
Posts: 15 | Registered: Sep 2002
| :
|
|
vpr_klr
¯
Member # 3353
|
posted
Do you know what material the cam gear needs to be for that cam?
--------------------
Project crustang has begun
14 mustangs and counting...
Posts: 893 | From: Livermore | Registered: Oct 2003
| :
|
|
SN001
¯
Member # 1803
|
posted
No, I've just been replaceing them with factory cast steel gears.
Posts: 15 | Registered: Sep 2002
| :
|
|
mtbaughs
Road Racer
Member # 4052
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by SN001:
No, I've just been replaceing them with factory cast steel gears.
This is most likely your issue as many aftermarket cams require a different distributor gear
--------------------
R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
| :
|
|
vpr_klr
¯
Member # 3353
|
posted
Check with comp cams on that one, you made need a steel gear.
--------------------
Project crustang has begun
14 mustangs and counting...
Posts: 893 | From: Livermore | Registered: Oct 2003
| :
|
|
Email this post to someone!
Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
