[NoVa-Corvairs] Fwd: '60 Fuel Pump

[Ron Tumolo]

Justin,

I just checked and I do not have a spare fuel pump pushrod.

R

On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 9:59 PM, Justin <jp0181 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Anyone have an extra later pushrod with pin in case Ron and I cannot find
> one? Thank you! Need ASAP
>
> J. Smalley
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: Ron Tumolo <rvtum522 at gmail.com>
> > Date: March 13, 2013, 9:14:07 PM EDT
> > To: Greg Walthour <05polarexpress at cox.net>
> > Cc: Justin Paul <jp0181 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Re: '60 Fuel Pump
> >
> > Thanks Greg...I was thinking the shaft from the fuel pump had to be
> removed.  Justin will need a 61-69 push rod.  I'll check tonight to see if
> I have a spare.
> >
> > Ron
> > On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 8:25 PM, Greg Walthour <05polarexpress at cox.net>
> wrote:
> >> Hey, Guys!  You should be able to use the later '61-69 style pump;
> however, you must also use the later push rod.  You should be able to pull
> the rod (with the spring on top) with a pair of needle nose pliers.  It is
> a snug fit.  A "cam" on the crankshaft makes it move up and down.  It
> should slide out with a little pressure. When you have the '60 push rod
> out, you should be able to see the difference in the length when comparing
> it to the later push rod.  I hope this is clear and helps!  Good luck!  Greg
> >>
> >> On Mar 13, 2013, at 7:49 PM, Justin wrote:
> >>
> >> > Greg,
> >> >
> >> > Do you have a extra 60 fuel pump? I can get ASAP or can tell me how
> to replace the pushrod out to fit in a later model pump?! I have the old
> one taken apart. And the pushrod and rubber piece around it. How do I just
> use the pushrod? And install in the new pump Ron have me? He was helping me
> today after work. We stuck
> >> >
> >> > J. Smalley
> >> >
> >
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