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Old 06-05-2023, 09:54 PM   #19
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Default Re: 8ba fuel pump rod getting stuck

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Originally Posted by Bill OH View Post
Remove fuel pump stand after engine has run and stops for lack of fuel, then turn the engine over and observe if the rod drops .020 of its own weight from its high point. Sounds like a heat problem. Perhaps try a different push rod.

Just to be clear...I'm sure Bill meant .200" of rod travel.



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