Make sure your distributor gear is compatible with the new camshaft, not a good idea to have a steel gear on a cast cam or visa versa. I believe 53 and earlier cams were steel and later were cast, so if you are using the distributor from the 53 engine it will have a steel gear.


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration