Refresh my memory guys

Bossman351 · January 30th, 2006, 11:41 PM

I bought a new cam for one of my chebby motors. The cam is steel and I couldnt remember if you use a steel gear on a steel cam or a bronze one. I do know that it matters but I cant remember which one goes with which.

87vert · January 31st, 2006, 12:04 AM

i know the cam goes in backwards but thats about it

Bossman351 · January 31st, 2006, 12:08 AM

HAHA!!! At first I thought you were being sarcastic then I realized that the Distributor on a chebby IS on the opposite end of a Ford.

turp · January 31st, 2006, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by Bossman351

I bought a new cam for one of my chebby motors. The cam is steel and I couldnt remember if you use a steel gear on a steel cam or a bronze one. I do know that it matters but I cant remember which one goes with which.

Steel on steel aint it?? I can't remember... sorry. Guess I was no help.

Bossman351 · January 31st, 2006, 09:16 AM

More help than you think. I was thinking it was steel on steel and bronze on cast myself but needed a second opinion. Thanks.

Twist 2 Go · January 31st, 2006, 11:06 AM

you got it backwards....bronze on a steel cam and steel gear on a cast cam

artisan00 · January 31st, 2006, 11:40 AM

pardon my newbness, but im just curious - could you guys explain the situation a little? why do you need to use certain materials with certain types of cam?

Twist 2 Go · January 31st, 2006, 12:35 PM

it all has to do with metal compatibility so the bronze gears are designed to take the brunt of the wear and damage instead of the cam itself. Basically, a softer metal cam needs a softer gear.

Bossman351 · January 31st, 2006, 01:35 PM

Thanks Twist. Its a good thing I asked instead of going with a guess.

January 30th, 2006, 11:41 PM	#1
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	Refresh my memory guys I bought a new cam for one of my chebby motors. The cam is steel and I couldnt remember if you use a steel gear on a steel cam or a bronze one. I do know that it matters but I cant remember which one goes with which. __________________

January 31st, 2006, 12:04 AM	#2
87vert Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 248 iTrader: 0 reviews	i know the cam goes in backwards but thats about it __________________ '96 Exploder XLT 5.0 AWD "turbos coming soon"

January 31st, 2006, 12:08 AM	#3
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	HAHA!!! At first I thought you were being sarcastic then I realized that the Distributor on a chebby IS on the opposite end of a Ford. __________________

January 31st, 2006, 09:16 AM	#5
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	More help than you think. I was thinking it was steel on steel and bronze on cast myself but needed a second opinion. Thanks. __________________

January 31st, 2006, 11:06 AM	#6
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	you got it backwards....bronze on a steel cam and steel gear on a cast cam __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

January 31st, 2006, 11:40 AM	#7
artisan00 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 423 iTrader: 0 reviews	pardon my newbness, but im just curious - could you guys explain the situation a little? why do you need to use certain materials with certain types of cam?

January 31st, 2006, 12:35 PM	#8
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	it all has to do with metal compatibility so the bronze gears are designed to take the brunt of the wear and damage instead of the cam itself. Basically, a softer metal cam needs a softer gear. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

January 31st, 2006, 01:35 PM	#9
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks Twist. Its a good thing I asked instead of going with a guess. __________________

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