64SF
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Fuel pump broke off from mounting flange while running. Biggest problem though is fuel pump push rod is driven down in its cavity and is jammed stuck solid. Anyone have this happen...elect pump time?
That thought had crossed my mind should mine ever need replacing, but I questioned the hardness. Did you harden it or use it as machined?I worked on an engine with a bent push rod and we machined a piece of round stock that would fit in the plug hole but had a hole in the center that the rod fit in.
I was a few years ago and I don't remember doing anything special. I locked it down and then used a screwdriver inside the cavity to pry down and out on the tool I had made. It took us a while for everything but it was better than yanking the motor back out and tearing it apart. I did it as a stab in the dark and it worked. Even more creative would be to have threads on the outside of the tool and pull it out with a jam nut just like any other puller. If enough of the push rod is out maybe put more than one set screw in it to be sure they don't slip.That thought had crossed my mind should mine ever need replacing, but I questioned the hardness. Did you harden it or use it as machined?
Sometimes, you can just never get a honest answer!I was actually referring to the hardness and durability of the push rod turned from round stock.
I think there's more to this story then what's being said. Fuel pumps don't just break while running, unless you were doing something very stupid!