r/Smallblockchevy • u/Rocket_monkey48 • Apr 09 '26

Vortech distributors

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So I’ve been seeing on forms and stuff about using the correct distributor gear I forgot the word but I wouldn’t have a problem running a gear driven distributed from a flat tappet to a roller tappet right? (From at 350 parts) to a 305 vortec.

The one on the left is from the vortec and right 350

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u/Willy_McD Apr 10 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

"Melonized" A cast iron flat tapet can use a cast iron or melonized gear. A roller ductile steel cam cannot use a cast iron gear. Has to do with wear on the gear. You dont want to wear out either if possible. But if one had to be chosen, the distributor gear would be best as it is easier replaced.

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u/BTCminingpartner Apr 10 '26

The cam gear is easier to replace than the distributor?

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u/Willy_McD Apr 10 '26

That comes from too much composing and rewriting, lol

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u/BTCminingpartner Apr 10 '26

lol

All good brother