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Old 08-23-2019, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jayhawklaw View Post
I have a 2013 BDR RT3 #1223 with an Iconic 427s with 1,600 miles on it. On a recent ride the engine died and I was unable to restart. After some diagnosis, I discovered the the bronze gear on the Pertronix Ignitor III distributor was worn. As I now need to replace the distributor/gear, I was hopeful that someone could provide the with the cam specs on the Iconic 427. I know that i will be replacing the gear with steel version this time but I want to make sure I am getting the right gear for this cam.
That’s wise. If it’s a steel core, use a steel gear. Don’t buy into the $100 polymer gear hype.

There’s a chance it could be a cast iron cam and in that case you’d use an iron gear.
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