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

 

Might be a retainer to help hold the oil pump driveshaft at the factory level.

 

do I need it?

 

Let some else reply......I may be wrong about this ?

 

Nothing I have ever seen on a distributor.

 

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

 

5.0 L thanks for your help

 

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