distributor gears???????????
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distributor gears???????????
Ok, I am changing from TPI to carb. I will still be running the stock L98 cam. Do I have to get a special gear for the non-computer controled dist to go with the stock roller cam?
Is it just a standard gear on the factory dist on not???????
Is it just a standard gear on the factory dist on not???????
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
The factory used what they call a "melonized" gear on distributors intended for factory roller cams. It has a surface treatment that non-roller cam distributor gears don't get. But, the melonized gear will work with non-roller cams as well.
Aftermarket roller cams in days of yore were made from billet stock. It was hard, and would wear out "regular" distributor gears. So, bronze was used.
Aftermarket roller cams in days of yore were made from billet stock. It was hard, and would wear out "regular" distributor gears. So, bronze was used.
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