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Redhorse1947 · 04-18-2026, 04:25 PM

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!

Brian · 04-18-2026, 04:30 PM

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

petehoovie · 04-18-2026, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Redhorse1947

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!

19Fordy · 04-18-2026, 08:34 PM

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

Redhorse1947 · 04-18-2026, 08:34 PM

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

Terry,OH · 04-19-2026, 05:48 AM

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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.

pistonbroke · 04-19-2026, 09:10 AM

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

04-18-2026, 04:30 PM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 4,097	Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object" it is a part of the fuel pump lever mechanism that has fallen off. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

04-18-2026, 08:34 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,916	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.

04-18-2026, 08:34 PM	#5
Redhorse1947 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 65	Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object" THANK YOU so much! I can now have a restful sleep tonight!

04-19-2026, 05:48 AM	#6
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,394	Re: 1950 Flathead-What is this object" Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

04-19-2026, 09:10 AM	#7
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 838	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.