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Old 03-25-2008, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sparks, NV
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance Mark III, 17 inch wheels, Black, no stripes, Ruegsegger prepared, small block 418 CID with 4 IDA 48 Webers
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We put an Engle Hydraulic Roller Cam in my 418 stroker and ordered the hardened steel gear with the MSD Distributor.
Summit sent one with the cast iron gear and unfortunately, we assumed that Summit had sent the correct unit.

The Dist. gear lasted about 125 miles and just disintegrated.

Luckily, the engine stopped immediately and after a short tow, I was able to drain the oil (lots of chunks present), pull the oil pan, clean it thoroughly and check the oil pickup to see if anything had passed.

After an all clear for the oil pump pickup, and a new hardened steel gear installation, it has been fine for the last 2600 miles.

No issues with the cam.

Jim
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