I just removed my distributor to check the wear on the bronze gear. After about 1600 miles of use I see some wear (the gear teeth are shined up) but much less than what I expected based on what I have heard. I am going to replace the gear anyway because I am installing a new MSD distributor. I will keep the old one for a spare. I would bet the old one would run for another 2000 to 3000 miles (unless the wear rate increases with use). I am running a high volume oil pump too.
[This message has been edited by BD (edited 09-06-2003).]
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