Anyone who has ever battled with distributor problems understands how frustrating they can be. Whether its excessive gear wear, oil in top of the distributor, or just simply not getting any fire out of the distributor, each one presents its own complex problems that can make for a long day in the shop.
A lot of issues ensue from the very beginning by not choosing the correct distributor gear. “Properly matching your distributor gear to the type of camshaft in your application is one of the most critical steps in building an engine,” Says the new quick tech video from COMP Cams. From time to time COMP Cams will release quick tech videos that help car enthusiasts and engine builders better understand what is happening underneath the hood.
Their latest video is a showcase of how important choosing the correct distributor gear is to your engine’s life, and success. It addresses the most commonly used distributor gear material types, matching distributor gears to camshafts, determining your camshaft material, and common distributor problem areas.
For more than 35 years, the COMP Cams mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, and provide customers with superior service. You can watch the quick tech video from COMP Cams below.
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