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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Distributor Help

I have a 350 motor I bought from ATK that came with no plastic clip to hold the oil pump in place. It keeps slumping to the side and it wont line up with the distributor properly. Pretty frustrating any suggestions guys?
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Re: Distributor Help

Go to AutoZone and buy a Melling IS-55E.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt/GU5AXLE,REAR3.23 RATIO3.23R
Re: Distributor Help

Thank you sofa.

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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Re: Distributor Help

Parts been ordered
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