Bisquik1959 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I am rebuilding a 92 302 roller block. I need to keep my 83 style distributor for California inspection purposes. I know that the roller block required a steel gear. What are my options here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_S85 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I have a F1SE block made in 1993 with a Crane hyd roller cam using the OE roller parts. The cam is a machined steel cam and I plan on running this Cardone distributor offered new for the 1985 mustang GT with a 302. This was the 4V mustang that still used the DSII ignition system and has the steel gear on the distributor that will work with a non billet roller cam. Part # 842831 Out of stock at summit till Jan 2021 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaz-84-2831 I bought mine from Rockauto and its out of stock there as well. Photo of my engine build as of now with the Cardone distributor temporarily installed to show its a DSII distributor as many online sources cite this is for computer controlled and its not it has the DSII ignition module plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisquik1959 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 I have a F1SE block made in 1993 with a Crane hyd roller cam using the OE roller parts. The cam is a machined steel cam and I plan on running this Cardone distributor offered new for the 1985 mustang GT with a 302. This was the 4V mustang that still used the DSII ignition system and has the steel gear on the distributor that will work with a non billet roller cam. Part # 842831 Out of stock at summit till Jan 2021 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaz-84-2831 I bought mine from Rockauto and its out of stock there as well. Photo of my engine build as of now with the Cardone distributor temporarily installed to show its a DSII distributor as many online sources cite this is for computer controlled and its not it has the DSII ignition module plug. Excellent! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrl883 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Excellent! Thank you! I used a steel gear from Summit - it was less than $10. You just need to measure the diameter of your distributor shaft, Ford used two different sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_S85 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I used a steel gear from Summit - it was less than $10. You just need to measure the diameter of your distributor shaft, Ford used two different sizes. Yep you can buy a steel gear and change it out. I just went the distributor route as I wanted all new for a new engine build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisquik1959 Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 I used a steel gear from Summit - it was less than $10. You just need to measure the diameter of your distributor shaft, Ford used two different sizes. Yep you can buy a steel gear and change it out. I just went the distributor route as I wanted all new for a new engine build. That seems like an even easier choice! Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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