Thread: HELP! MSD Distributor Gear Shredded
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Old 08-06-2011, 11:51 AM
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Default HELP! MSD Distributor Gear Shredded
Ok, I have a 351W with an MSD #8485 Distributor. I was driving my car when all of a sudden it backfired and the engine shut off. After much trouble shooting (will save you the details), I determined the rotor was not spinning and pulled the distributor. When I did, the teeth on one side of the gear are eaten away. I am concerned as to why this would happen and am not sure what to do next. Obviously, I need to get a new gear for the distributor, but am curious as to what would cause this. Ideas?
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