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    58'chevy is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    Camshaft Gear

     



    Hi
    I was wondering if I changed the distributer i should change the gear on the end of the cam. the engine is a stock 283. If i should does any body know where i can find it?
    thanks Mike

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    I asked my dad about it and he said that the newer gear (distributer) will be worn into the shapes of the older gear(Cam).
    But if i can get away with that, thats even better thanks!

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    The only way to change the gear on the cam is to replace the camshaft.....
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    okay thanks. I'll get the distributer then!

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