• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Distributor question

  • Thread starter Thread starter 87GT Drop Top
  • Start date Start date Jun 18, 2010

87GT Drop Top

Member
May 1, 2009
500
3
17
South Florida
Jun 18, 2010
#1
  • Jun 18, 2010
  • #1
My friend just picked up an 89 5.0. It's doesn't have a distributor. When I look up one at work it shows 2 different ones. A cast iron gear or a steel gear. My computer @ work says they are not interchangeable. If that's the case why does the after market only show 1 part #. My guess is they are interchangeable. Does anyone know for sure?
Thanks
 

CDQICKGT

New Member
Jan 25, 2006
229
0
0
fort hood, tx
Jun 18, 2010
#2
  • Jun 18, 2010
  • #2
If you are running a oem style cam you need the steel geared on.
 

WHT306

Member
Oct 21, 2008
104
0
16
HUNTSVILLE AL
Jun 18, 2010
#3
  • Jun 18, 2010
  • #3
CDQICKGT said:
If you are running a oem style cam you need the steel geared on.
Click to expand...

+1
 

87GT Drop Top

Member
May 1, 2009
500
3
17
South Florida
Jun 18, 2010
#4
  • Jun 18, 2010
  • #4
Thanks going to roll with it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Resolved Does anybody recognise this distributor gear?
  • x_man586
  • Jun 4, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
537
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 24, 2025
x_man586
Electrical need help with a part number
  • alutwon
  • Jan 27, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
141
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 27, 2026
alutwon
Engine Suggestions on an engine rebuild. Stock cam/GT40Ps or aftermarket on both for a fun weekend driver?
  • MadSquirrelTech
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
865
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
MadSquirrelTech
S
Distributor choices
  • Stang9050
  • May 20, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 10, 2025
Stang9050
S
S
Preparation for Holley Terminator X install – Foxbody 306 (electrical fan, alternator, MSD Ignition, etc)
  • So_Flo
  • Mar 1, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
22
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 4, 2026
General karthief
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?