That's really cool. Thanks Don. Yea, I was measuring from the "B" dimension. Ive' no need to quibble over .030" with the new one. I didn't measure with a caliper anyway so it could be right on the money. This forum of V8'ers is awesome.
My car came with the shorter control rod pictured (black) that measured 10.125 from socket to socket. The new one measures 10.5 as I believe it should. I think Ford changed the length again in 39 to 10.75. So, I'm just wondering where this shorter rod came from? I get a much better return to...
For what it's worth, I got my Optima 6v red top from Summit at a decent price and delivery. Very happy with it. I had to make a bracket for it's odd shape but it sits under the floor pan anyway.
I installed an Airtex E8902 on my 6v 36 coupe with a 10 amp fuse as recommended in the instructions. I only use the pump before starting engine. Although once I needed it running with low fuel level in tank however.