Lift pump pushrod advice needed by newbie

[PeterO]

Hi great info here I have been reading madly for a few days.
I have a 6.2 in a 75s Landcrusier and love it but it runs an electric lift pump that drives me crazy with its constant noise :mad: . I have just removed the blank off plate and found half of the pushrod lying against the pump hole blank of plate :eek: .
Please :)
Could anyone post a part number and an image of the pushrod, it is missing from my manual. I take it the pushrod is a straight rod with a step down in diameter at the upper end. I think the lower half was removed when the previous owner removed the fuel pump.
Thanks

[DmaxMaverick]

Welcome to the Forums!

What you have is probably the whole pushrod. I can't imagine anyone cutting or breaking one. It is one solid, cylindrical rod, with no steps or shoulders. You should be able to push it in with your finger and feel it bottom out.

When you install the pump, just pack some wheel bearing grease (the smooth type, not the fiberous) into there to hold the rod in place.

[PeterO]

Its broken alright snapped through, one machined end the other looks like a broken carrot. How long are these shafts supposed to be mine is about 3.75 inches long

[PeterO]

Will a shaft (pushrod) from a petrol engine fit :) . Chev diesel engines are few and far between in Australia, I was hoping to get this pump changed over this week. I guess I know why it had an electric fitted when it arrived out here. Also can the pushrod be inserted through the fuel pump mount hole when its in one piece and are there any bushes involved or did it just run in the block metal to metal.
Thanks in advance
Peter

[DmaxMaverick]

Hmmm

Don't know how one would get broken. The length is close, so not much is missing. Someone else will have to chime in, I don't know the exact length. You should be able to get one at your local parts store for not much. They'll probably have to order it. I've never had to replace one. Ever. Make sure the broken piece isn't in the bore. It wouldn't be a bad idea to check the cam lobe for damage.

[PeterO]

Thanks for the interest
The good end was up and looks perfect so I think the cam is OK and going by feel its good. The local parts suppliers don't even list the pumps and most parts catalogues have no reference to Chev diesels out here thats why the few that do deal in parts can charge what they like :eek:.
I might have to go back to that stinking Carter pump yet :rolleyes:
Cheers Peter

[DmaxMaverick]

Sorry, Peter. Just noticed you are Down Under!

I'm sure one of our members will have one and let go of it. There are a couple mechanical to electric projects going on, so one of them may give up a rod. Try posting a want in the Classified Ad (http://www.thedieselpageforums.com/tdpforum/forumdisplay.php?f=25) forum if someone doesn't jump in here.

The mechanical pump, IMO, is the better pump. No power needed to operate it, and it's never on when you don't need it (like after a collision). They are less expensive and more reliable than electrics, also. Fuel volume is RPM dependent, so it will keep up with fuel demands. Only downfall with them is priming after filter replacements, and R & R of the pump.

If nothing else, I can get the part # for you and you can try to order it locally. Good luck!

[john8662]

I've got a couple, I could part with one.

I'll measure one tonight and post back!

J

[PeterO]

Thanks guys
I am fond of the mechanical pump also for all the reasons you list and another, electrics and water don't mix and if you spend a little time wading in our often salty inland water they tend to fail when you most need them a thousand Kay's from nowhere. You can always leave the electric in the line for a fast prime when changing filters.
A part number would be handy thanks.
John if you have one you want to part with let me know.
Cheers Peter

[john8662]

PeterO,

send me a PM and we can make the arrangements, like lemme know how to ship to you.

J

[PeterO]

Very cool thank you John






PeterO:D