4.3 vortec

I have a 92 & 94 s-10 blazer, one has TBI and the other is CPI, the 92 is TBI, I want to put the 94 motor in the 92, but I have to switch intakes so I can keep the TBI which the 92 is set up for, here's the problem! under the intake of the 94 there is a shaft the looks like it runs off the timing gear, when I set the TBI intake on, the shaft hits the bottom of the intake when I rotate the crank....Does anyone know what this shaft is????

I have a 92 & 94 s-10 blazer, one has TBI and the other is CPI, the 92 is TBI, I want to put the 94 motor in the 92, but I have to switch intakes so I can keep the TBI which the 92 is set up for, here's the problem! under the intake of the 94 there is a shaft the looks like it runs off the timing gear, when I set the TBI intake on, the shaft hits the bottom of the intake when I rotate the crank....Does anyone know what this shaft is????

Engine Balance shaft.

Can this be eliminated. Engine Balance shaft.

Can this be eliminated.

No WAY

The balance shaft balances the engine.