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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MSD Bronze Distributor Gears 8471

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

Part Number: MSD-8471

4.69 out of 5 stars ( 36 )

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MSD Steel Distributor Gears 85833

Distributor Gear, Steel, Roll Pin Included, .468 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, Each

Part Number: MSD-85833

3.59 out of 5 stars ( 17 )

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MSD Iron Distributor Gears 8531

Distributor Gear, Melonite QPQ Coated, 0.500 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy, Small Block, Big Block, V6, Each

Part Number: MSD-8531

4.85 out of 5 stars ( 13 )

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MSD Steel Distributor Gears 85813

Distributor Gear, Melonized, with Roll Pin, .531 in. Dia. Shaft, Ford, 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460, 332-428 FE, Each

Part Number: MSD-85813

4.5 out of 5 stars ( 12 )

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MSD Bronze Distributor Gears 8581

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .530 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460, Each

Part Number: MSD-8581

4.45 out of 5 stars ( 20 )

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MSD Bronze Distributor Gears 8585

Distributor Gear, Bronze, Race, .530 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, Small Block, Each

Part Number: MSD-8585

4.47 out of 5 stars ( 17 )

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MSD Iron Camshaft Mounted Distributor Gears 8007MSD

Cam Gear, Distributor Drive, Iron, AMC V8, Each

Part Number: MSD-8007

4.9 out of 5 stars ( 20 )

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MSD Steel Distributor Gears 85834

Distributor Gear, Steel, Roll Pin Included, .531 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 5.0, 5.8L, Each

Part Number: MSD-85834

2.33 out of 5 stars ( 6 )

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MSD Bronze Distributor Gears 8583

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .466 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, Small Block, Each

Part Number: MSD-8583

3.92 out of 5 stars ( 13 )

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MSD Bronze Distributor Gears 8472

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .006 in. Oversize,.500 in. Dia. Shaft, Chevy, Small, Big Block, V6

Part Number: MSD-8472

4.5 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

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MSD Iron Distributor Gears 8005

Distributor Gear, Iron, AMC, 290-401, V8, Each

Part Number: MSD-8005

4.61 out of 5 stars ( 18 )

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MSD Iron Distributor Gears 85852

Distributor Gear, Melonized Iron, Roll Pin Included, .531 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 351W, Each

Part Number: MSD-85852

4.43 out of 5 stars ( 7 )

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MSD Iron Distributor Gears 85832

Distributor Gear, Melonized, Roll Pin Included, .468 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 289, 302, Each

Part Number: MSD-85832

4.75 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

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MSD Iron Distributor Gears 8561

Distributor Gear, Iron, Roll Pin Included, .500 in. Dia., Shaft, Chevy V-8, Each

Part Number: MSD-8561

4.82 out of 5 stars ( 17 )

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MSD Bronze Distributor Gears 85631

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .500 in. Diameter Shaft, Pontiac, V8, Each

Part Number: MSD-85631

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 7 )

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MSD Iron Distributor Gears 85812

Distributor Gear, Iron, with Roll Pin, .531 in. Dia. Shaft, Ford, 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460, 332-428 FE, Each

Part Number: MSD-85812

4.75 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

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Champ Pans Distributor Gears DSC350MSD

MSD Dist Gear Bronze

Part Number: CHP-DSC350MSD

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 410

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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