Tom, I'd say, you were more than lucky.

Here's a photo of the distributor drive
gear you will need with a new cast cam.

photo@photobucket

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv57/glp0329/216%20Chevrolet/DistGear1929578_zpsc2a7f1a8.jpg

Chicago Auto Parts
Saint Ann, Ill.
phone:815-614-3122
They have ( 1 ) GM # 1929578 - Dist. Drive Gear

If Chicago Auto Parts
can't help with the gear.

email: Bruce Bugay in Virginia
[email protected]
Antique Chevy Parts seller.
I highly recommend him.

You don't want any more metal to metal incompatibility.

Play it safe & pick up a new drive.

George
in
New Jersey

Last edited by '54 3600; 05/06/2014 1:34 AM. Reason: addition
1954 3600
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