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JWL · 03-22-2015, 04:24 AM

I have encountered the problem of the tall 8BA pump mounting(aluminum) housing on a 59A style engine. I welded an extension on the 59A pushrod of about a 5/8" diameter(so centering wasn't critical) then chucked the pushrod in the lathe and machined the new end piece to the correct 8BA diameter.

03-22-2015, 04:24 AM	#5
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Fuel pump rod and pump issue I have encountered the problem of the tall 8BA pump mounting(aluminum) housing on a 59A style engine. I welded an extension on the 59A pushrod of about a 5/8" diameter(so centering wasn't critical) then chucked the pushrod in the lathe and machined the new end piece to the correct 8BA diameter.