Upgrading Y Block Dizzy with updated Distributer. When I removed it, the long shaft that fits into the end of the oil pump came with it. If I remember correctly, there is a clip on the oil pump end that is supposed to keep the end of the shaft connected to the oil pump. If there is nothing on the rod that connectes the bottom of the distributer to the oil shaft, do I have to remove the oil pump and hook it back up from that end before installing a new distributer?

There is a pointed end on this rod. The one I removed had the pointed end installed in the distributer end shaft. If I remember correctly, this is correct?

Im planning on just swapping out the stock distributer with a newer one that will be compatible with four barrell intake and carb. I should be able to use the stock shaft that connects the distributer to the oil pump, correct?

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

Yes you may use the old rod with the new distributor.The easy way is to install the distributor first.  Install the rod from below. Remove the lower plate on the oil pump while doing this. You will need to watch the oil pump gear as it will want to drop out of the pump. Remove the gear, reinstall it after you have reinstalled the oil pump drive rod.Jim


  Jim Rowe Elkhorn, NE

Thanks Jim, was I correct on assuming the pointed end inserts in the distributer?

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

If my memory is correct, both ends should be hex drive.  It has been awhile since I had one in my hand. Look at the bottom of the dist.  It should be a hex drive to the pump.I hope this answers your question.  Yes the pump drive rod should have had a clip at the bottom on the rod to keep it from coming out with the Distributor.  I did not install it on mine.I did use the HD rod that Mummert sells.  It is probably overkill.Jim


  Jim Rowe Elkhorn, NE

OOPS, yes the pointed end goes to the Dizzy.


  Jim Rowe Elkhorn, NE

Thanks Jim. I never trust how it comes out. Better to double check everything twice than to repeat a previous mistake.

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

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Upgrading Y Block Dizzy with updated Distributer. When I removed it, the long shaft that fits into the end of the oil pump came with it. If I remember correctly, there is a clip on the oil pump end that is supposed to keep the end of the shaft connected to the oil pump. If there is nothing on the rod that connectes the bottom of the distributer to the oil shaft, do I have to remove the oil pump and hook it back up from that end before installing a new distributer?

Pulled out my distributor last night to change the advance plate and springs, and the shaft came with it also.


South Australia

When I removed my oil pump, the little spring washer was laying right where the drive shaft goes into the pump. You might be able to pick it up with one of those long telescoping magnets if you can find one with a head small enough to go through the hole in the block. Maybe just a little smaller than a pencil. Not sure if just removing the cover off the bottom of the oil pump would get you there or not. If you loosen the connection where the pick up tube goes thru the side of the oil pan, you should be able to drop the oil pump pretty easy. When I found my clip, I placed it on a flat iron and hit it with a hammer to flatten it a bit. Then I used a small socket and placed the clip on the end of the socket and forced it back onto the shaft. Dont flatten it 100%. You want the teeth to dig into the shaft when pressure is put on it while removing. I did this to mine and it seemed to work fine. The harder I pulled up on the drive shaft, the harder the spring clip bit into the shaft.

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

I thought of the magnet, but the spring clip is larger than the hole in the block.

I have early 3 bolt oil pick up, will pull pump tomorrow.

South Australia

lol, otherwise, the washer would not hold keep the shaft from coming thru the block. Why didn't I think of that?

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's