Distributor Gears

On vehicles with mechanical spark timing, the distributor gear sits at the bottom of the distributor’s shaft, where it meshes with the gear on the camshaft. This...

On vehicles with mechanical spark timing, the distributor gear sits at the bottom of the distributor’s shaft, where it meshes with the gear on the camshaft. This gear can wear out over time, or you might need one that’s compatible with a new camshaft. To maintain proper timing, grab your new distributor gear right here at Summit Racing Equipment!

Gear Materials

If the distributor gear is softer than the cam, it’ll wear out quickly. If it’s harder than the cam, the cam gear will wear out (which is a more expensive repair). Ideally, the distributor gear should be slightly softer.

Distributor gears are...

Gear Materials

Distributor gears are available in four different materials: composite (light, durable, and soft), bronze (for use with billet steel cams), cast iron (for use with cast iron, flat tappet cams), and melonized or hardened steel (the hardest material, used for OEM replacements). For a more complete explanation of the materials and their compatibility, check out our Help Center article.

Top Brands

For this critical link in your timing, don’t settle for less than the best! Summit carries distributor gears from all of the top brands in automotive performance, including COMP Cams, MSD, ACDelco, Dorman, Howards Cams, Proform, Mallory, Lunati, and many more.

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COMP Cams Melonized Distributor Gears 412M

COMP Cams Melonized Distributor Gears 412M

Distributor Gear, Melonized, 0.491 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy, Each

Part Number: CCA-412M

4.53 out of 5 stars ( 15 )

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COMP Cams Melonized Distributor Gears 410M

Distributor Gear, Melonized, 0.500 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy, Each

Part Number: CCA-410M

4.82 out of 5 stars ( 17 )

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COMP Cams Melonized Distributor Gears 431M

Distributor Gear, Melonized Steel, .467 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, Small Block Windsor, Each

Part Number: CCA-431M

4.27 out of 5 stars ( 15 )

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COMP Cams Melonized Distributor Gears 435M

Distributor Gear, Melonized Steel, .531 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, Each

Part Number: CCA-435M

3.57 out of 5 stars ( 14 )

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COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears 12200

Distributor Gear, Composite, Carbon Ultra-Poly, .491 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy, Small Block, Big Block, Each

Part Number: CCA-12200

4.33 out of 5 stars ( 12 )

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COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears 12140

Distributor Gear, Composite, Carbon Ultra-Poly, .500 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy, Small Block, Big Block, Each

Part Number: CCA-12140

3.97 out of 5 stars ( 30 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 420

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .484 in. Diameter Shaft, Mopar, 273, 318, 340, 360, Each

Part Number: CCA-420

4.75 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 433

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .467 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 352-428, Each

Part Number: CCA-433

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 5 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 424

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .484 in. Diameter Shaft, Mopar, 383, 400, 413, 426, 440, Each

Part Number: CCA-424

3.67 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

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COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears 35100CPG

Distributor Gear, Composite, Carbon Ultra-Poly, .530 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 221-302, 351W, Each

Part Number: CCA-35100

3.71 out of 5 stars ( 17 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 442

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .491 in. Diameter Shaft, Oldsmobile, 260-455, Each

Part Number: CCA-442

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 410

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .500 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy, Small Block, Big Block, V6, Each

Part Number: CCA-410

2.75 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 412

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .491 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy, Small Block, Big Block, V6, Each

Part Number: CCA-412

4.56 out of 5 stars ( 9 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 451

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .491 in. Diameter Shaft, Pontiac, V8, Each

Part Number: CCA-451

3.57 out of 5 stars ( 7 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 432

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .500 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460, 332-428 FE

Part Number: CCA-432

1.5 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

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COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears 35200

Distributor Gear, Composite, Carbon Ultra-Poly, .467 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 221-302, 351W, Each

Part Number: CCA-35200

2.43 out of 5 stars ( 7 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 436

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .530 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 351C, 351M, 400, Each

Part Number: CCA-436

4.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 431

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .467 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 260-302, 351W, Each

Part Number: CCA-431

3.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94430

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 438

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .500 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 260-302, 351W, Each

Part Number: CCA-438

1.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94425

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COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears 12146

Distributor Gear, Composite, Carbon Ultra-Poly, 0.006 in. Oversized and Bevel, Chevy, Each

Part Number: CCA-12146

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 435

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .530 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 302, 351W, SVO Block, Each

Part Number: CCA-435

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 466

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .530 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 240, 300, L6, Each

Part Number: CCA-466

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COMP Cams Composite Distributor Gears 12149

Distributor Gear, Composite, Carbon Ultra-Poly, 0.009 in. Oversized and Bevel, Chevy, Each

Part Number: CCA-12149

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

Estimated Ship Date: Apr 17, 2026 if ordered today

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 461

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .491 in. Diameter Shaft, Pontiac, L4, Each

Part Number: CCA-461

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

Estimated Ship Date: Apr 17, 2026 if ordered today

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COMP Cams Distributor Gears 36971-1

GEAR, DISTRIBUTOR, SB FORD, STEEL, .500"

Part Number: CCA-36971-1

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