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08-08-2019, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
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They don't last either.
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08-08-2019, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout
'Way back I posted that I'd installed a composite gear and asked opinions....which I received, but the thing I noticed was that no one has mentioned any experience with one. Comp Cams recommended it by stating that it would last many times longer than bronze.
My question is: has anyone actually used one and if so, what was your experience with it?
ENquiring minds want to know.
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Less than 10 laps at Beaver Run Race in a 70 Boss 302. YRMV
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08-08-2019, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
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I wish everyone would stop pining for different materials and new technology on distributor gears. It's straight up easy. Steel-steel. Iron-iron.
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08-08-2019, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Clovis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison West Coast
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Wow, I have been out trying to break stuff driving my car around and had the day off and saw this thread. I had this exact discussion a year ago on the 460 forum after my new cam ate the bronze gear after a short amount of time. Blykins was most helpful and pointed me in the right direction. I had already installed a new bronze gear by the time I posted and discussed but pulled it and changed to what the guy that has forgot more than I know told me to do. So far, all is good, not sure why it takes 6 pages but whatever. Put the bronze back in and check it every month or don't, but go drive it either way and make sure you keep an eye on it. My bronze gear that comp cams recommended failed in the middle of Bum F!@# Egypt in the middle of an awesome drive on the coast. Ruined my day. The cam guys are going to recommend whatever saves the cam gear so you don't go back on them. It is not done with malice, it is just safe for them. Put your dizzy back in, drive the piss out of it and report back. I would love to see it.
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08-08-2019, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Etowah,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FF MKIII Boss9 504
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout
'Way back I posted that I'd installed a composite gear and asked opinions....which I received, but the thing I noticed was that no one has mentioned any experience with one. Comp Cams recommended it by stating that it would last many times longer than bronze.
My question is: has anyone actually used one and if so, what was your experience with it?
ENquiring minds want to know.
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I have a composite gear in my 504 Kaase motor. It has lasted about 2,500 miles so far. Checked it a week or so ago and it had very little to no wear on it. Started out with a bronze gear because I didn't know what my cam was made of and it lasted about 1,000 miles before it wore and made me nervous. Called Comp cams and they of course recommended a bronze gear. Still don't know what my cam is made of as its a special Kaase grind and the part number doesn't have a number designation but I will probably call Kaase to find out and put the appropriate gear back on after a few more miles or when I get time.
Steven
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08-09-2019, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Lodi,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . BIG CAM.
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 Thanks for the info boys ! |
08-09-2019, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Robnell Blown LS1
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Thanks for the info boys ! |
One word comes to mind..Wanker!!
Let me guess-Flat earther as well  |
08-09-2019, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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One more thing for my "to do" list before heading out on my AZ, Arches UT, Kalispell, Banff, Anacortes WA, Moro Bay CA, Mesa AZ, jaunt in a couple weeks. I'll dig out my cam tag and will call the maker to ensure I get the correct gear this time. Anxious to take a look at the current composite gear. I'll try to post a picture, just for grins. I'm pretty sure there's about 20K miles on it.
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08-09-2019, 03:05 PM
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That" Mr.Wanker to you boy!
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08-09-2019, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: melbourne,
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Originally Posted by hauss
That" Mr.Wanker to you boy!
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Not likely little fella. 
Sooo... A little look into the future- I have metal shavings in my engine, what’s the best way to get it out?
Last edited by kyleb; 08-09-2019 at 06:32 PM..
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08-09-2019, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kyleb
I have metal shavings in my engine, what’s the best way to get it out?
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Uhhhh, with a spoon? No, wait, that was the answer to "how do you raise strawberries?" |
08-09-2019, 07:40 PM
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I forgot the prior question..
My timing is all over the place, what could be causing this? Uuurggh 
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08-09-2019, 10:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Lodi,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . BIG CAM.
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08-09-2019, 10:51 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
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So Karl, you want me to have a extra Dist. gear, waiting for you here in WA. ??? That's about half though your trip Of course it will be BRONZE Cheers Buddy Boy. As always from Mr. Rot |
08-09-2019, 11:31 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
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And you know Glen, that I'm just teasing Mr. Karl  about the Bronze gear. My first outing (Car Show) is Sunday, with 50% chance of rain here, DAMN. Wish me luck, I have 15-20 Cobras showing up. |
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