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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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I have a 83 f150 and a 86 5.0 that was changed to carburated and I need to know what kind of distrubtor I need so it will work on the 83.Do i need to pull oil pump shaft to change out ?
 
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No need to pull the shaft. It shouldn't come out. If it does, it may fall in the oil pan and you know what that means.

If the 83 had a 302, put that distributor in. Any 302 duraspark II dist will work.
 
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No need to pull the shaft. It shouldn't come out. If it does, it may fall in the oil pan and you know what that means.

If the 83 had a 302, put that distributor in. Any 302 duraspark II dist will work.
 
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