[T3] Fuel pump rod
Jim Adney
jadney at vwtype3.org
Mon Dec 10 08:04:03 PST 2012
On 10 Dec 2012 at 5:59, ken2k wrote:
> i noticed the fuel pump wasnt doing anything and noticed the pump rod
> was too short, barely above the flange. i installed a longer one and
> changed the plastic flange but when i turn the engine the rod doesnt
> move. i dont understand why that would be. i wanted to pull the
> distributor drive gear anyway.....why would it not move up and down??
There are only 2 different rods: the "normal" one and the shorter one
for beetles with alternators.
If you had the short one, the engine would never have run. I have
heard, however, that modern replacements from Brazil did not get
hardened and could wear down slowly, becoming ineffective. That may
be what you had. Unless your second rod is stuck in its upper
position, I don't know of any reason why it doesn't move.
As Robert said, it's important that the rod be free in the flange and
that it be the right one. You are supposed to adjust the height of
the flange by installing extra gaskets under it until the rod moves
thru the right range.
You should also check the rod for warping by rolling it on a flat
surface.
I have a couple of old, presumably OG, pump pushrods here if you need
one.
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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