Well congratulations on getting it running. I never thought that I would read those words about that motor!

Yes it is possible to have the distributor in enough to run but not seated in the oil pump. What I like to do is align the oil pump with a screwdiver so that the distributor will not seat. I then insert the distributor and observe how high it sits not seated. I then know that it has to go about 3/8" deeper.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!