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67cst · 01-14-2007, 07:50 PM

hey guys got a question here, im about to put a pump on the 327 and i got a rod out of a truck at the wreckers but forgot to take note at which end was on the pump and the other on the cam. one end of the rod looks like its got a bit more wear like the rod has been spinning and the wear marks are circular..would that be the cam end ? if someone knows could they please let me know? thanks, DEREK

cooters · 01-14-2007, 08:17 PM

the rod is the same on both ends, just clean it with an sos pad or scotchbrite pad and dont forget to grease it

67cst · 01-14-2007, 08:18 PM

Thanks, i wonder why it said in the manual to take note at which end is which when you remove the old pump?

Fred T · 01-14-2007, 09:20 PM

Because it wears different on the ends. Rounded end should be against the cam, but it shouldn't be rounded enough to be that visible. I would go to the parts store and buy a new one, should be under $20 US.

67cst · 01-14-2007, 10:18 PM

okay thanks guys

01-14-2007, 07:50 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	fuel pump rod question hey guys got a question here, im about to put a pump on the 327 and i got a rod out of a truck at the wreckers but forgot to take note at which end was on the pump and the other on the cam. one end of the rod looks like its got a bit more wear like the rod has been spinning and the wear marks are circular..would that be the cam end ? if someone knows could they please let me know? thanks, DEREK __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-14-2007, 08:17 PM	#2
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: fuel pump rod question the rod is the same on both ends, just clean it with an sos pad or scotchbrite pad and dont forget to grease it

01-14-2007, 08:18 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: fuel pump rod question Thanks, i wonder why it said in the manual to take note at which end is which when you remove the old pump? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

01-14-2007, 09:20 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: fuel pump rod question Because it wears different on the ends. Rounded end should be against the cam, but it shouldn't be rounded enough to be that visible. I would go to the parts store and buy a new one, should be under $20 US. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-14-2007, 10:18 PM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: fuel pump rod question okay thanks guys __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724



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