Distributor to oil pump shaft retainer clip

[krtech1]

Hey guys, I've got a 1985 omc 3.8l 229. The retainer clip on the shaft of the oil pump that holds the 2 shafts together broke, I ordered one but it's going to take a while (2 months to get here) is there anything I can use instead of that clip? I was looking at some PEX pipe that I had kicking around and it holds the shafts tight I'm just not sure. Any help would be appreciated! I was also wondering if the choke heat tube that's on the top of the manifold is just a standard part, it's the peice that goes into the intake then fuel line into the carb

 

[Bondo]

but it's going to take a while (2 months to get here) is there anything I can use instead of that clip?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Ya might possibly be able to use the shaft alignment clip from another Chevy V-motor to connect yer oil pump, 'n not have to wait so long,...
But, Ya, it's a Necessary part,....

I was also wondering if the choke heat tube that's on the top of the manifold is just a standard part, it's the peice that goes into the intake then fuel line into the carb

Check the listin's here at iboats for the choke stove to fit yer manifold,.....

 

[southkogs]

Welcome aboard krtech1:

That shaft and clip (I think) you can try getting from a local Chevy parts provider, maybe even NAPA. Is that who you went through? (I'm not sure about using PEX).