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Mike Taylor 3601 · 04-23-2009, 12:27 AM

Are we talking about SBC? Newer style engines I've seen w'powdered gears haven't had gear problems I've seen or heard of, powdered gear pumps I know of mount to front engine with crank turning them they don't have thrust against them,i.e. SBC,BBC (weight of gears against housing)If a pump has powdered gears they still usaully out last the housing there in cast iron or alum. New engines LS's LT-1's,Mod Motor Fords have powered metal connecting rods,timing gears,LS's rockers,I've seen transmission/rearend yokes,oil pump gears,Transmission pump gears are some parts that are powdered metal.I can think of right off top of my head.Call melling 517-787-8172 I think most melling select have steel gears they'll tell you for sure.
Mike Taylor3601

04-23-2009, 12:27 AM	#2
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,352 Likes: 316 Liked 250 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Stock, Super Stock & Racers Comment, More Reliable Oil Pressure Are we talking about SBC? Newer style engines I've seen w'powdered gears haven't had gear problems I've seen or heard of, powdered gear pumps I know of mount to front engine with crank turning them they don't have thrust against them,i.e. SBC,BBC (weight of gears against housing)If a pump has powdered gears they still usaully out last the housing there in cast iron or alum. New engines LS's LT-1's,Mod Motor Fords have powered metal connecting rods,timing gears,LS's rockers,I've seen transmission/rearend yokes,oil pump gears,Transmission pump gears are some parts that are powdered metal.I can think of right off top of my head.Call melling 517-787-8172 I think most melling select have steel gears they'll tell you for sure. Mike Taylor3601