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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder
Maybe that is why you have replaced a number of timing gears in your 60 plus years of driving Model A’s.  |
All replacements were in different cars. Only one car I’ve owned actually had a timing gear fail. New gear was normally one of the first things I would do.
Our last car, that we just sold after 42 years, still had the fiber gear in it that I installed in the early 80’s. Checked it before we sold car. Gear had minimal tooth wear.
I agree that with the typical mileage put on these cars yearly. They should last many owners. On a high mileage driver, I would think about the aluminum gear, think about it.
Enjoy.