You wouldn't think the pin would wear out. The gear had some play and I was hoping it was the pin.
It wasn't too difficult to remove. After filing the one end, I used a punch and after 4 or 5 hits it came out. You could see where the pin was worn.
The distributor, # 1112362, that I was using is from a 51-52. This is the one that uses the shorter cap and a different rotor. It is in good shape and the gear is nice and tight.
But, after searching the archives here, I found out that it was not a good idea to use because the advance curve is a little different. The main reason is because "it is not a good idea to use a 216 or early 235 dist in a 55-62 engine. The drive gear is made from a different materal to match the cam. Note: In late 54, chev changed from a forged steel cam to a cast cam and changed the dist gear to match. It will work but I have seen rapid gear wear when used that way due to the incorrect gear material."
Thanks to Stovebolter, Pre '68 Dave, for posting that info.
tuckernix, thanks for #1 info and the tip on sizing by using drill bits. Great idea.
tclederman, the pic makes is easy. Thanks for your help.
