I have a 1978 225 /6 in my 1935 Dodge. I moved the alternator to the manifold side, but the little upright tube on the timing tab hits my fan belt. What is the purpose of that tube, and can I remove it?

Thanks,
John

Yep you can remove it, you're using a timing light to do your timing, the factory used a probe that inserted into the tube....quick work with a dremel tool would excise the offending part.

-D.Idiot

That sounds like a great ride/engine combo.

Welcome to the forum!

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74 Dodge Charger 225 factory A/C auto 1920 carb stock exhaust.

Mods;
HEI, MSD B3, Magnecor 8 mm, ZFR5N, .060 rotor, CH410X cap, new 3874814 dist, fuel mod, valves hot .010 & .020, all new hoses, JP chain, brake hoses and fluid.

Thanks so much for the rapid response! Dremel tool is already spinning up to speed.

John