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Steel gear on stock distributor?

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Guys, just a quick check. Does the stock distributor have a steel gear on it? Thanks....

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Yes it does.
 

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Engines with roller cams are supposed to have a steel gear for the distributor.

Engines with a flat tappet cam use an iron gear on the distributor.
 

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Thanks guys.
 
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