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Jeff Chambers · 07-20-2006, 07:09 AM

Yep, need at least .060" freeplay in the oil pump shaft to prevent binding. Last thing you want to do is bind the pump up. Also, don't put the pump shaft in without the retainer ring. There's nothing worse than pulling your distributor out and hearing that oil pump shaft 'tink' in the bottom of the oil pan!

07-20-2006, 07:09 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: distributor shaft? Yep, need at least .060" freeplay in the oil pump shaft to prevent binding. Last thing you want to do is bind the pump up. Also, don't put the pump shaft in without the retainer ring. There's nothing worse than pulling your distributor out and hearing that oil pump shaft 'tink' in the bottom of the oil pan! __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"