Took inventory, There is a small cooling line that goes to the water pump from the intake that looks to be a pain in the butt. I think I'll just cut it and fully replace it. It still looks to me like I can leave the distributor alone. Carl, are you saying that it HAS to come out or that it SHOULD come out. Here are some pics to give some ideas.
Shows the sweet rocker assby'

Shows the little hose and the distributor.
