[NoVa-Corvairs] Fwd: '60 Fuel Pump

[Justin]

Thanks Ron!

J. Smalley


On Mar 13, 2013, at 10:08 PM, Ron Tumolo <rvtum522 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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