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Old 03-02-2012, 03:28 PM   #1
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What is the best type of cam gear for my 59 AB engine rebuild: (aluminum or fiber)??? and where is the best place purchase one???. engins has 77 B reground Isky cam, and 276 Cu. In. Thanks again
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Old 03-02-2012, 03:48 PM   #2
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I personally prefer the aluminum. Had a repro fiber gear wear out and fail on a rebuilt 21 stud engine after only 1000 miles. Aluminum has been on same engine now for over 8000 miles. Aluminum makes no more noise than fiber on this engine. Runs like the wind
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What is the best type of cam gear for my 59 AB engine rebuild: (aluminum or fiber)??? and where is the best place purchase one???. engins has 77 B reground Isky cam, and 276 Cu. In. Thanks again
David
Use the aluminum gear, You can get them about anyplace, Patrick's--Job Lot ect Walt
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Old 03-02-2012, 05:12 PM   #4
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Alum is the only way to go. Have seen repop fiber gears cut loose on A's and T's and would not trust one at all in a v8.
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We stock them too!
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Old 03-02-2012, 06:38 PM   #6
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Thanks all I will get one ordered first thing monday ...
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