bronze gears

Karl Bebout · #1 (**permalink**) 08-08-2019, 09:10 AM

'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.

blykins · #2 (**permalink**) 08-08-2019, 09:39 AM

They don't last either.

Mark IV · #3 (**permalink**) 08-08-2019, 12:20 PM

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.

Less than 10 laps at Beaver Run Race in a 70 Boss 302. YRMV

blykins · #4 (**permalink**) 08-08-2019, 12:59 PM

I wish everyone would stop pining for different materials and new technology on distributor gears. It's straight up easy. Steel-steel. Iron-iron.

BOBOCobra · #5 (**permalink**) 08-08-2019, 03:40 PM

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.

Topfuelhydro · #6 (**permalink**) 08-08-2019, 04:31 PM

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.

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