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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: Cyclone03 on May 07, 2018, 05:12:41 PM

Title: Pin for Distributor Gear
Post by: Cyclone03 on May 07, 2018, 05:12:41 PM

My new roller cam requires a Distributor gear change ,what is the drill size and what pin should I install?

Title: Re: Pin for Distributor Gear
Post by: blykins on May 07, 2018, 07:44:13 PM

You can use a 3/16” roll pin.  It will require a 3/16” drill.

Title: Re: Pin for Distributor Gear
Post by: scott foxwell on May 07, 2018, 08:12:38 PM

I think the stock pin is 1/8". The one in my MSD was...I did a gear change this last weekend.

Title: Re: Pin for Distributor Gear
Post by: Cyclone03 on May 07, 2018, 08:37:32 PM

Is there such a thing as a "good" roll pin?

Title: Re: Pin for Distributor Gear
Post by: fekbmax on May 07, 2018, 10:36:12 PM

I often dbl pin .

Title: Re: Pin for Distributor Gear
Post by: rockhouse66 on May 08, 2018, 06:36:57 AM

Quote from: Cyclone03 on May 07, 2018, 08:37:32 PM

Is there such a thing as a "good" roll pin?

Yes, use a coiled pin.  Much stronger.  You can buy them by the bag in different diameters and lengths at McMaster Carr

Title: Re: Pin for Distributor Gear
Post by: gt350hr on May 08, 2018, 10:06:04 AM

  The key is good press on the gear itself. The roll pin will shear if the press is too light or non existent.