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bmoehring
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 Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject: Good quality fuel pump rods |
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Hi-
Does anyone have or know a source for good-quality fuel pump pushrods? The ones I've seen - mail-order and at the local shop - are junk cheapies.
Thanks.
b
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bmoehring
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Nope, alternator.
Is there a chance at shortening a longer one? Is the relation of the length and the "groove" or thinned waist important?
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Fibersport
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No relation, however I would think a lathe would be best rather than just a hack saw.
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bmoehring
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I'm a machinist by day, so shortening one won't be a problem....
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66foot
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| Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Brian -
I highly recommend CB Performance - their push rod and intermediate flange are awesome VW OEM.
CB Performance Fuel Pump Push Rods and Intermediate Flange
See the pictures below:
Don't forget to pack the pump.
Without Grease
With Grease
Pat (66foot)
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bmoehring
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Outstanding! I thought I went to their site already, but don't remember seeing those parts.
I'll check them out.
Thanks!
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ed stanley
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| 66foot - I'm curious about "packing the pump" - I've never done that, thinking that the bottom side is splashed with oil constantly. Is this a "must do"??? |
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mnussbau
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Yes, do it! Keeps the lever and pivot lubricated, last longer. There's really no way for oil to make its way up to that point. You should also put a bit of grease on the pushrod when you slip it down through the pump flange.
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| 66foot - I'm curious about "packing the pump" - I've never done that, thinking that the bottom side is splashed with oil constantly. Is this a "must do"??? |
absolutely, pack it with grease... if you look at the bakelight spacer pictured above you'll see there is not passage for any splash oiling... the only splash oiling is to the tip of the pushrod that rides on the distributor drive...
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