chipped distributor to cam gear tooth?

[Grumpy]

distributor lower cam gear

Just noticed a small chip in the lower gear. Does this need replacing or just file the edge down a little? Not sure why only one tooth would have a chip in it. Hopefully, the cam gear is ok.

I doubt cleaning, the damaged area on that chipped gear tooth on that gear with a file would have any detrimental effect,
but the cost of a new gear and the effort too replace it is, minimal
,so the smarter route, and both fairly cheap and fast, is to replace the gear,
with a proper replacement, coat the teeth with moly grease,
and install it on the distributor than install and time the car,
so it makes little sense to not replace the distributor gear,
if you look through these threads youll find useful related info

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com....251/#post-299

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com...hat-help.2187/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com...82/#post-77554

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ng-the-intake-manifold-distributor.464/page-2

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/timing-tabs-and-indicators.1015/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/ignition-wire-crimp-tool.2749/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/timing-lights.875/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com...91/#post-51208

Those links are some good information. I didn't know that there were two sizes for the gear shafts. I'm going to measure mine and order a new gear.
Thanks all for the help.

 

[Loves302Chevy]

Probably the result of someone doing the bump the key until it drops into place method of installing the distributor. Not wise.