1950 Flathead-What is this object"
 

After taking the intake manifold off I found this object. Does anyone recognize what it might be?

It was in the very back of the valley.

it measures appx. 5/8" high and 1/2" across. Appears to have been circular shaped.

Engine has adj lifters with 8,000 miles.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post!

Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object"
 

it is a part of the fuel pump lever mechanism that has fallen off.

Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object"
 

Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object"
 

It looks like some type of clip. Perhaps it accidently fell into the engine when the intake was removed and no one noticed.

Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object"
 

THANK YOU so much! I can now have a restful sleep tonight!

Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object"
 

Yes the end of the fuel pump operating arm. This cage keeps the push rod under the operating arm. Appears to be broken off the pump operating arm.

Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object"
 

On an offshore made pump I bought new that clip had fallin off while it was still in the box.