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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Summit Racing™ Distributor Gears SUM-850476

Distributor Gear, Oil Pump Drive Gear, Melonized, 0.428 in. Diameter Shaft, Chevy Gen II LT1/LT4, V8, Stock GM#19052845, Each

Part Number: SUM-850476

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Summit Racing™ Distributor Gears SUM-850468

Distributor Gear, Melonized, 0.430 in. Diameter Shaft, Small Block, Big Block, Each

Part Number: SUM-850468

3.5 out of 5 stars ( 12 )

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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 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

4.69 out of 5 stars ( 16 )

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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

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94441

Dist. Gear, Melonized, Ford 351C/429-460, Fits 0.531 in. Distributor Shaft, Each

Part Number: HRS-94441

4.33 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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COMP Cams Bronze Distributor Gears 424

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 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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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 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94406

Dist. Gear, Iron, Chev V8, 90 Deg. V6, .500

Part Number: HRS-94406

4.5 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94446

Distributor Gear, Melonized, 0.531 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, Small Block, Each

Part Number: HRS-94446

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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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 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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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 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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Allstar Performance Bronze Distributor Gears ALL81310

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

Part Number: AAF-ALL81310

3.86 out of 5 stars ( 7 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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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 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94400

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

Part Number: HRS-94400

4.0 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

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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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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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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94444

Distributor Gears, Steel, Standard Rotation, 0.531 in. Shaft Diameter, Ford, 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460, Each

Part Number: HRS-94444

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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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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94401

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

Part Number: HRS-94401

3.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94440

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .531 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460, Each

Part Number: HRS-94440

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 5 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94450

Distributor Gear, Aluminum, Bronze, Race, .467 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford, 332-428 FE, Each

Part Number: HRS-94450

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94405

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

Part Number: HRS-94405

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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Howards Cams Distributor Gears 94426

Distributor Gear, Melonized, 0.500 in. Diameter Shaft, Ford Small Block, Each

Part Number: HRS-94426

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

Estimated Ship Date: Monday 10/20/2025

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