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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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I had to pull the distributor out to install a new ignition module. I was putting the distributor back in a notice a small plastic piece laying where I pulled out the distributor. This piece looks like it could slip on the bottom of the dist. shaft. Anyone know what this is

 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Might be a retainer to help hold the oil pump driveshaft at the factory level.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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do I need it?
 
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Let some else reply......I may be wrong about this ?
 
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Nothing I have ever seen on a distributor.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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there should be no plastic pieces around there It most likey was sitting on top the intake did i miss what size engine this is
 
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5.0 L thanks for your help

 
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i just had a new look at the piece i think now that it a cover over a intake stud on tha left frt corner
 
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