bajajoaquin
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I think they're not saying it's the pump, but the pushrod that drives the pump. If it's the pushrod inside the block, then you could change the pump every week and it would do the same thing.
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I think they're not saying it's the pump, but the pushrod that drives the pump. If it's the pushrod inside the block, then you could change the pump every week and it would do the same thing.
70NPORT
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Yeh, I get it. My springs and stuff should be here today or tomorrow. Guess I'll figure it out after that's all done.
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You could literally have the rod out for a quick measure in 20 minutes and if it is in need of replacement you could find/order one and stick your short rod back in until it arrives. If it ends up being fine then you're that much further ahead at figuring out what the issue is.
ok, maybe 25 minutes, I think I might have pulled the alternator too.
ok, maybe 25 minutes, I think I might have pulled the alternator too.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Yup. I can get everything out of the way to get at it with my eyes closed by now, lol. I've been scanning the internet on this fuel pump rod situation and apparently lots of negative discussion concerning replacement rods..quality issues...esp. with the MP pieces. I just looked at some Mancini rods.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
F@?;-ing cheap-*** inferior Chinese steel.
bulldogchesty
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Now just about everything is made with that junk steel.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
I did that when I suspected my rod may be a concern. It seems there were replacement rods marketed by Chrysler, (Mopar), that were not properly hardened. I found an original NOS rod, not cheap but about the same as the Mancini rod, which should be OK.
If you have a hard time locating one I never used the NOS one and have it as a spare. Your welcome to it if needed.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
That's how they have conquered the U.S. Not with weapons.
Think about it.
I imagine that MP and Mancini use the same source?
bajajoaquin
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I love this thread. So easy to take this message in a totally different direction.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Hey Wil, very kind of you. When I get in there and have a look at it (next couple of days) I PM you if it happens to be the case. Appreciate it.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Ya I'm finding all kinds of negative stuff out there on replacement rods from various mopar sites...jeez. Hm....electric, electric, electric...I keep hearing those words. lol
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Don't do it
bajajoaquin
Senior Member
Anyone know: 1) is it the steel or the hardening? 2) if it's the hardening, any detail about it?
I can do limited hardening on my own, and would consider it myself if I had a sense of how hard it needed to be, or what steel was used.
I can do limited hardening on my own, and would consider it myself if I had a sense of how hard it needed to be, or what steel was used.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Yeah I know. KISS. The mech pump doesn't need an electrical signal to operate. It pumps when the engine spins. AND of course there are the fire horror stories out there. Oh BTW:
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
:yaayy:
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Don't forget the 3" lowering blocks... 
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Still assembling tools. Fire wrench.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
stop it.... you have everything already, socket wrench and sockets 1/2" and up
Knebel
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:eusa_doh:...i hate when my rod is too short or or not hard enough. Thats why me and my wife converted to an electric one, its just more reliable..lol
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