In an attempt to remove the tach cable where it attaches to the engine, I hit the cap a bit too hard with a phillips driver and it crumbled. My concern is whether there is any risk of debris getting into the cylinder. I have not attempted to pull the cap out yet. I'm hesitant to move anything until I'm sure nothing can fall back into the hole.
So...
1) Am I good to slide the unit out as is, with the tach gear?
2) Can the whole tach gear be removed and NOT replaced (hole capped)?
Thanks for any advice.