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Distributor Gear Bronze .491in Oldsmobile
SKU: C007 442
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Part #: 442
One of the first requirements when installing a Steel Roller cam is the addition of a bronze distributor Gear. A stock cast iron Gear is not compatible with a Steel Camshaft. COMP Cams Gears are machined from AMPCO-45 extruded aluminum bronze with 5% Nickel added. These Gears feature a high-strength tooth design that resists wear even when used with high pressure oil pumps. These extra tough Gears are the answer when higher Mechanical properties are demanded.Oldsmobile-V8 260-455, Fits Shaft Diameter 0.491".
Featuring a high strength tooth that resists wear even with high-pressure oil pumps, this .491" I.D. bronze distributor gear fits steel roller cams in Oldsmobile 260-455.
This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Vehicle Symptoms
- Lack of low-end power below 2500 RPM
- Engine feels flat during acceleration
- Rough idle with noticeable lope
- Loss of top-end pull above 6000 RPM
- Fuel economy decrease during normal driving
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| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Part Number | C007 442 |
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