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Old 08-24-2001, 01:47 PM
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Got a Q? what purpose is the retaining clip serve on the oil pump drive shaft on a 1969 stock 460 engine?
 
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Old 08-24-2001, 02:48 PM
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Got a Q? what purpose is the retaining clip serve on the oil pump drive shaft on a 1969 stock 460 engine?
It prevents the shaft from falling into the pan if you pull the distributor out.
 
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Old 08-24-2001, 07:26 PM
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Allows you to remove the distributor without the shaft falling into the oil pan or coming out with the distributor.

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14.29@103.8, 13-14 mpg heheheheheh

 
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Thankyou Gentleman for your time and knowledge.
 
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