Nylon distributor pinion for Slant Six

Took the distributor out today to correct some timing issues. Apparently the timing runs off if I rev it hard a few times from idle. Upon inspection I found that the nylon pinion on my Prestolite slant six dostributor has seen better days. Even though that might not be the culprit, I better change it. If I were to buy new, are they all standard sizse? Do they have a steel ones like those used in modern engines?

Thanks

Syed
From what i've heard, your better off going with the hardened one that Dutra sells. I'm sure SSD will chime in on this?