Author Topic: Pin for Distributor Gear (Read 1878 times)

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?

blykins · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2018, 07:44:13 PM »

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

scott foxwell · « **Reply #2 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.

Cyclone03 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2018, 08:37:32 PM »

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

fekbmax · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2018, 10:36:12 PM »

I often dbl pin .

rockhouse66 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2018, 06:36:57 AM »

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

gt350hr · « **Reply #6 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.

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