Using An Aftermarket Dist, Do I Need To Change The Dist Gear?

[gnx547]

I'm using a Crane 2031 cam, if I buy an aftermarket dist like a Richport, does the dist gear need to be replaced? Can I use the gear that comes on the new unit? Or will it get chewed up?

 

[jrichker]

I looked at Crane's web pages and didn't find a match for 2031 cam.

Roller camshaft = steel gear.

Flat tappet camshaft = iron gear.

What year is your car? carb or EFI?

Richport distributors for 85 and later cars will have a steel gear to match the roller camshaft that came in 5.0 Mustangs.

Richport distributors made for 84 and older cars will have an iron gear to match the flat tappet camshaft that came win 5.0 Mustangs.

 

[gnx547]

It is a 95 GT EFI

 

[jrichker]

The 95 Mustang came with a roller camshaft that uses a steel gear.

Recheck your Crane product number to make sure it is a hydraulic roller camshaft.

 

[gnx547]

Yes, I know for sure the Crane 2031 is a roller cam