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LuckyFordGuy · 04-04-2016, 08:27 AM

Trying to help a friend has a flathead v8 ford lobe is worn 0n cam shaft is there fix to make rod longer put something on rod any help would be appreciated Rog

adileo · 04-04-2016, 08:43 AM

I heard you can weld tip on rod or old timers used a small washer on pump

Lawson Cox · 04-04-2016, 08:46 AM

Put a small piece of leather in the push rod cup as a temporary fix.

flatheadmurre · 04-04-2016, 08:51 AM

Check with a dialindicator what lift you have first...if you havent got enough lift to make it work no shims in the world will fix it.

JSeery · 04-04-2016, 09:13 AM

Yep, you can make the rod longer, but you can't increase the lift.

LuckyFordGuy · 04-04-2016, 12:30 PM

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Thanks for all input Rog

flatford8 · 04-04-2016, 03:08 PM

How about an electric pump?..... Mark

04-04-2016, 08:27 AM	#1
LuckyFordGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 325	Fuel pump ? Trying to help a friend has a flathead v8 ford lobe is worn 0n cam shaft is there fix to make rod longer put something on rod any help would be appreciated Rog

04-04-2016, 08:43 AM	#2
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Fuel pump ? I heard you can weld tip on rod or old timers used a small washer on pump

04-04-2016, 08:46 AM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Fuel pump ? Put a small piece of leather in the push rod cup as a temporary fix. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

04-04-2016, 08:51 AM	#4
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Fuel pump ? Check with a dialindicator what lift you have first...if you havent got enough lift to make it work no shims in the world will fix it.

04-04-2016, 09:13 AM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Fuel pump ? Yep, you can make the rod longer, but you can't increase the lift.

04-04-2016, 12:30 PM	#6
LuckyFordGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 325	Re: Fuel pump ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for all input Rog

04-04-2016, 03:08 PM	#7
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,644	Re: Fuel pump ? How about an electric pump?..... Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver