Repo fuel pump rod from Macs

[roadstar]

I just changed from a cast to an aluminum intake on my 21 stud engine in my 37 pickup.

The aluminum intake is shorter at the fuel pump mount so I purchase the shorter rod to compensate.

Well it didn't pump any fuel. So after inspecting it I see the small shield is not in the same location and wont let the rod go down far enough to engage the cam lobe that actuates the rod.

I looked up the different rods offered for each intake including the V8 60 and they only list one for the cast intake and the one for the aluminum intake that is listed as one inch shorter.

This rod does appear to be one inch shorter but the shield seems to be in the wrong location for the rod to work properly.

Am I missing something or is this repo rod just not correct.

[ken ct]

Shield i take it your talking about the umbrulla part.Never seen one in the wrong place and i sell a lot of them.Probebly a Chineeze part thats not made right. Possibly in the wrong place on the rod.Only expleation i can think of. ken ct.

[roadstar]

Thanks Ken I was hoping someone with your knowlage would see this and chime in.

I have a friend localy that builds some nice flathead engines and he said to bring the rod by his place and we will have a look and look at the other ones he has.

[barnfind08]

If you have a problem i have n.o.s ones 10.00 plus postage.

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

The 2 rods, one is 7-7/8 and the other is 8-7/8, the 60 hp rod is quite alot shorter, I have one out in my shop I could measure tomorrow. Walt

[JM 35 Sedan]

barnfind08, do you have NOS of both lengths with umbrella? May buy a couple of each and have you ship along with TO bearings I plan to order. Wish I had a list of all the parts you have 4 sale.

[roadstar]

Originally Posted by barnfind08

If you have a problem i have n.o.s ones 10.00 plus postage.

That sounds like a good deal, if I don't find something here local I will get back with you.

Still wonder about this repo one though, it is so far off how can they sell something that poor quality.

[ken ct]

Thats usually what you get from them.Poor China repoes.Its a pretty simple part and they cant get that right?? ken ct

[Scott H]

Please remember to follow up and let us know what the solution to the problem was.

[roadstar]

Originally Posted by Scott H

Please remember to follow up and let us know what the solution to the problem was.

Ok got an original rod and put it in and the pump works perfect.

The small umbrella on all the stock rods he had be it cast or aluminum intake ones were all the same. Only difference was the length.

Looks like the repo is made wrong and will be going back.

Thanks for all the help fellas.