Dist. Drive Washer

[snowbug]

I pulled my dist. drive part way out to turn it one tooth. The washer spacer went down in the engine. Can I get it out without a tear down? Can I get it out if I pull the oil pump? It is a 36hp. Engine is not in the car. thanks Jim
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[sgmalt46]

oil pump. no. maybe if you pull the fuel pump. and use a skinny long magnet.
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[snowbug]

The fuel pump is off and I can`t see it. Washer is down in the bottom I think.
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[catahoula lou]

You'll need to pull bakelite-type fuel pump base out if you want to fish it out that way. Buy an extra base, as they get fragile over time and can break.

OR: pull drain plate/"filter" out. Might be able to fish out with a magnet on a bent arm.

Best,

Thom
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[snowbug]

Good news , the washer did not go down into the engine. Seems the starter jammed up on my engine tester.
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[txoval]

Did you find the spacer?