distributor driveshaft

8) the clip on the drive shaft is there to prevent the shaft from falling into the oil pan when you pull the distributor. i personally have never had an issue with that, but some people have. the proper way to install the drive shaft is to put the clip on the end opposite the oil pump, and use the oil pump to set the clip location. the shaft goes in the hole, and the oil pump gets tightened down pushing the clip down the shaft.

since you motor is already in you can put some wheel bearing grease on the distributor end of the shaft, put it in the distributor, and then install the distributor. you cant put the clip on this way though so you will need to be careful when removing and installing the distributor.
 
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