Distributor Question
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Distributor Question
I'm going to be using the distributor (and computer) from my donor truck, 1990 F150 5.0 in my 5.0 build. 1994 5.0 with a Crane 444211 cam. That will not be a problem will it, same gear? The engine I'm building came without a distributor.
Thanks,
Craig
Thanks,
Craig
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Paul, so change the distributor gear to steel? It looks like its steel to me, how can I be sure? if its cast can i get a steel distributor gear from the average parts store or some place like Summit?
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Craig
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Craig
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I'll never doubt you again Paul! I really didnt want to change the gear so I called Summit, where I bought the cam. Talked to a guy in Tech dept. He happened to be a long time Ford guy. He confirmed that you were right, 90 model distributor has a cast gear, not compatible with steel gear on the new cam, got a gear on the way. I've bought everything for my build from Summit, their customer service is great.
On a side note I tried calling Crane Cams first and got the 'call back during business hours message', it was well before 5 PM. The guy at Summit says that he heard they were purchased by another company (company that makes rocker arms?, I cant remember who he said) and were interviewing Crane employees with the plan to re-open soon. He said no one knows if they will keep the Crane name yet or not.
Anyway, moral of story, never doubt Conanski!
On a side note I tried calling Crane Cams first and got the 'call back during business hours message', it was well before 5 PM. The guy at Summit says that he heard they were purchased by another company (company that makes rocker arms?, I cant remember who he said) and were interviewing Crane employees with the plan to re-open soon. He said no one knows if they will keep the Crane name yet or not.
Anyway, moral of story, never doubt Conanski!
