[FC] Re: <VV> Second Bent Fuel Pump Pushrod!

[Keith Hammett]

I don't know who you are getting them from (nor should it be discussed on
the list until the vendor has had time to make good on it) but the one I
received from Lon of Corvair Underground was just fine.  All the parts that
I purchased from Lon (a lot and still not running, not Lon's fault) have
been fine.  I cant say that I have had any frustration from a vendor.

Now frustration with rusted stuck together parts and stupid mistakes on my
part are another story...

Keith Hammett

-----Original Message-----
From: corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Greenbrier Goon
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 12:06 AM
To: The Corvanatics list; VV
Subject: Re: [FC] Re: <VV> Second Bent Fuel Pump Pushrod!


I don't have the equipment to measure how bent the pushrod is, but bent is
bent.  It binds up as I try to push it down the alternator/filter mount.  I
put it in a power drill and I could see the wobble.

I think the big frustration is the amount of time wasted by these petty
parts problems. Every part I buy has to be done mail-order since there are
no Corvair vendors near me. One little problem can keep my van off the road
for weeks.

When I rebuilt the engine, suspension, brakes, electrical etc for this van
back in the '90's, I took my time and did it right.  Three years passed
between the day I bought it and the day I drove it out on the road for the
first time.  I just don't have that kind of time now.  I'm trying to move
away from this town next month and this is just another hurtle to get over.

I've been into the air-cooled VW scene for more than 20 years and have
always lived near a VW parts shop.  If I get a problem part I can go back to
the place the same day and settle the problem.  It's rare that I get a
defective part for my Volkswagen.

Okay.  I'm venting because I'm pissed off.  I'm sure I'll calm down in a few
days and get back to getting everything working on my van.

Charles



Joe West <joew at diveaz.com> wrote:
Charles,

How many thousandth's out are these rods? Did you check it before you
installed it or did you discover it was bent after you installed it?

As far as stepping back from Corvairs because of two bent fuel pump push
rods and a problem with a pilot bushing... dude... you should be purchasing
new cars if issues like these cause you grief. These cars are over 40 years
old... and your issues are not over yet NOR are they likely to be.



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