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streetdemon70

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I am changing from flat tappet to a roller cam and was wondering if i would need to change the gear on the Distributor?
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rbohm

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yes, you need to swap to a steel gear on the dist.
 
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ok thanks
 

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rbohm said:
yes, you need to swap to a steel gear on the dist.
Click to expand...

or brass or composite
 
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stupid that they have different gears just another money grab by the parts makers.
 
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