I seem to recall that earlier ones are powdered metal and later ones are the better stamped steel. If I had to guess, I'd say yours was probably powdered metal?? It's not unheard of for these to break under high rpm stress.
Thanks. Anyone else. Is it a simple fix? Does it involve removing the timing chain and what not? or is it a simple fix? From what I could tell...it just seemed to slip right on into the grove. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT