How bad i mess up distributor?

[Ahealey12]

Was trying to get pints out and the other side snapped. Had a ball and other parts come out while trying to start pertronix install.

Am i screwed? Or do i even need the vacuum advance? The instructions are terrible.
Circled broken parts on one pic.
 

[Cees Klumper]

You definitely want the advance! Car will be very sluggish without.
If you can't put the thing back together, I do suggest you return the Pertronix and get a new 123 ignition, that will replace your entire distributor and it really works. No worrying whether your distributor shaft bearings are worn, or the flyweights / springs are working properly, dwell, and so on.

[Bshaunessy]

I second the recommend to forget the PERTRONIX ( somewhat dated tech and a bit finicky) for a period correct looking 123 distributor.   Once installed, you will likely never have to fiddle with it again.
   Research 123 distributor on this forum….lots of positives.

[Ahealey12]

Thank you both. I was originally planning on the 123 but then decided to try to give this a go. Looks like 123 it is. With the 123 do i have to order the pinch clamp too?

[Ahealey12]

Scratch that found on the forum. From mbzse adding here if anyone needs. Just ordered the 123