Hi Eric,

The gears on the cam actually strip off. The lobe on the cam is intact. But you do have a point, if the pump happens to have more friction than it should it would cause excess stress on the gear train. I was very interested to hear of your modifications. Do you have more details on the results.

On another note we meet in Ireland at the 2001 world champs. You and your lovely wife were interviewing part of the Australian team in which I was a caller and mechanic. I am not sure if you remember us but it was certainly a pleasure to meet you.

Regards,

Peter