mat in tn Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 I am still confused. I thought the steel and aluminum ones were for the later fuel injected 300s? only options on rock auto for my make/model are fiber (no thanks) iron and aluminum. I am concerned about noise, but reliability is my priority. Right now I am about to pull the plug on a Melling cast iron set / Fel Pro gasket (with the seal, for after 5-15-85) and a Mahle 2pc cork/rubber oil pan gasket. Are people using the word "steel" interchangeably with "cast iron"? Also the timing gear set doesn't come with a new key. Is that an issue? not coming with a new key is no issue at all, re use the original unless it looks sheared and that is highly unlikely. yes , calling one steel vs cast iron is likely thought of as the same in this case. not in the case of the cam yet in the cam gear yes. often the cast iron will have an obvious shape of having been cast in a mold and milled into finished shape much like the block itself but even cast iron is a form of steel yet a little less ductile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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