[DeTomaso] Steel distributor gears for 351C

[Art Stephens]

If the Mallory gear that Garth mentioned doesn't work out,  I think the 
vendors would be interested in purchasing some of the gears.

Art


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Garth Rodericks" <garth_rodericks at yahoo.com>
To: <Orville at Rubyglass.com>; "DeTomaso Mail List" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 3:01 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Steel distributor gears for 351C


> Hi Orville,
>
> Mallory currently makes a steel alloy distributor gear. It's compatible 
> with all core material,
> except 8620-9310 steel. However an 8620 steel core with an iron gear is 
> compatible.
>
> I sent a message to my cam grinder to find out what options he has for 
> cores for my hydraulic
> roller cam. If the options are limited, I will be interested in gear as 
> I'm NOT willing to run a
> bronze distributor gear.
>
> Cheers!
> Garth
>
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> Since there is apparently no currently available source for steel
> distributor gears for the 351C, I have approached a gear manufacturer to 
> cut
> a steel gear for my engine since I am going with a roller cam and do not
> wish to use a bronze or cast iron gear due to projected wear and 
> longevity.
> In order to have these made at a reasonable price, I will have to have a
> quantity of at least 50, or preferably 100, made. Should this occur, I 
> will
> have a large quantity for sale to others needing the gear. They have 
> reverse
> engineered the gear and it will be the equivalent of the gear previously
> made by Crane, and will be the same hardness and present the same wear
> characteristics. The projected price of the gear will be $70.00-$75.00.
> My question is whether there is a requirement for this gear to fill the 
> void
> of availability. Anyone need one or two?
>
>
>
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