Oil Pump help please

[TokyoJoe]

Ok, I don't know too much about oil pumps but is this shaft supposed to be loose and falling out of the pump like this?

 

[BYRDPE]

Its supposed to have a small clip that goes on the shaft towards the block.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Its supposed to have a small clip that goes on the shaft towards he block.

Correct. If you look down the distributor hole, you'll see this (pic stolen from n2o-89fox):

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The little star washer should be pretty much right up against the bottom side of that to prevent the oil pump driveshaft from falling out.

 

[TokyoJoe]

I saw that washer on the shaft. It seemed pretty tight on the shaft, is it adjustable to make it tight on the pump?

 

[BYRDPE]

It fits tight on the shaft. Install it on the shaft, install the shaft and move the clip up until it abolut 1/16- 1/8 from the block. The clip keeps the shaft from coming out when you remove your dizzy.

 

[TokyoJoe]

Ok I see. I just wasn't sure if I was supposed to slide that down or not. I'll go mess with it in the morning. Thanks

 

[TokyoJoe]

Ok, I just went out and messed with it and I think a couple of the teeth are bent and it's just not holding well. I know as soon as I put the engine in and have to pull the dist. at some point that shaft is going to drop. Where can I get a replacement clip?

 

[Hickfied]

You can get a hardened shaft from ARP for about $30 that comes with a new clip, great for peace of mind that if your oil pump goes, your ignition will shut off seeing that it will not twist.

Or if your in a hurry and on the cheap, i'm sure your local ace/lowes has it in the fasteners section.