bronze gears

[Gaz64]

Originally Posted by hauss

Sorry guys but, you are wrong ,at least in my case. I will say however, it is a msd bronze gear witch may be a little harder than others. Not sure but they claim it is in their advertising. I will continue to keep an eye on things and let you Mr.patrickt know how things are. Looks like I get to keep my cobra a little longer. Also took a look inside the hole and the cam gear looked to be in good shape.

Seems you are failing to listen to those with EXPERIENCE in this area.

First up, your pictures show a gear that IS wearing significantly, since that is what ALL Bronze gears are designed for. Sacrificial wear to prevent wear on an expensive STEEL camshaft.

Can you not see the wear occurring on the driven flanks?

blykins, patrickt, and myself, plus a few others have given our personal professional views.

If that gear has done 1500 miles, I'll give it 5000 miles before you need to replace it. At least the engine will shut down from no spark WHEN the gear fails.

Gary