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Step-down · 08-18-2018, 06:54 PM

On a 59ab
If the fuel pump level spring is operating correctly the fuel pump Rod shouldn't or can't make a tapping sound , correct ?
If two short from wear it affect fuel pressure . Any thoughts ...

JWL · 08-18-2018, 07:53 PM

The steel tubular extension which slips into the bottom of the flanged, pot metal, breather housing, which also mounts the pump, can sometimes loosen from the housing and ride up and down on the pump rod. This will make a tapping noise.

Step-down · 08-18-2018, 08:03 PM

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JWL thanks , I'm collecting ideas before pulling apart . I don't think it's a lifter and the taping doesn't bother me ....

08-18-2018, 06:54 PM	#1
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	59 ab fuel pump rod tap noise On a 59ab If the fuel pump level spring is operating correctly the fuel pump Rod shouldn't or can't make a tapping sound , correct ? If two short from wear it affect fuel pressure . Any thoughts ... __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "

08-18-2018, 07:53 PM	#2
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: 59 ab fuel pump rod tap noise The steel tubular extension which slips into the bottom of the flanged, pot metal, breather housing, which also mounts the pump, can sometimes loosen from the housing and ride up and down on the pump rod. This will make a tapping noise.

08-18-2018, 08:03 PM	#3
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: 59 ab fuel pump rod tap noise Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) JWL thanks , I'm collecting ideas before pulling apart . I don't think it's a lifter and the taping doesn't bother me .... __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "