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Old 05-23-2025, 04:17 PM
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I don't have anything but break-in and dyno time on mine. Actually getting ready to put the engine in and decided to pull distributor. Noticed some wear on the Watermelon-ized gear which I don't like. I don't know much about that type of gear, but I think it's just a coating. Looks like the coating is gone on the drive side of the gear teeth. Maybe it's insignificant, but I've never had an issue with the BOP composite gear. Another 1/8" of engagement would be nice.
Do you have a roller cam? Assume that has massaged the cam gear enough?

BTW - mine arrived today!
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