Performance distributor gear installation

Kevin Johnson said

I think the issue is clearly outlined in Australia. A proper performance distributor gear is available. A cheap plastic gear is also available.

The same situation WAS true in the USA and Charlie has commented about ordering metal gears with Echlin part numbers and receiving plastic ones in their stead. .

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The Ausie gear is bronze, the Echlin gear was steel/iron. The Aussie gear is for the "Hemi" six, which is an entirely different motor, then the slant six. The Aussie gear may/may not work on the slant six. Do we know if there is a compatability problem with the Bronze gear on a slant cam? Most bronze gears were/are made for use on roller cams, because the steel/iron gears are not compatible, with these cams.
(Also most cars running roller cams and bronze gears, also drive the oil pump with the same gear. This puts MUCH more load on the gears, then the distributer).

As for the gears I ordered, I did get one, many years ago. It is still in my "go to the track, spare parts box". I never had a need for it.

This is the end of my comments on the subject. You have stated your position, and I have stated mine. Now it is up to the readers to make their own decision.