32 press on cam gear

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Andy

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I am working on a 32 V8 engine. The gear that came with the engine looks fine but I don’t know the history. I have some new old replacement gears. I would like opinions whether to put a replacement fiber gear on or leave well enough alone. I would be interested in and be more confident with a new aluminum gear. I want to keep the 32 cam.
Opinions welcomed.
 
From my perspective, I just don't rust any of the fiber gears at this point. Maybe they'll work fine (given the limited spring pressure of a 32 engine), but why take a chance. I'd find an aluminum press on gear and go that route if it was mine.
 
For what it is worth, all of my '32 V8 restorations have NOS fiber gears on their camshafts without any issues.
 
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