1950 Flathead-What is this object"

[Redhorse1947]

After taking the intake manifold off I found this object. Does anyone recognize what it might be?

It was in the very back of the valley.

it measures appx. 5/8" high and 1/2" across. Appears to have been circular shaped.

Engine has adj lifters with 8,000 miles.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post!

 

[Brian]

it is a part of the fuel pump lever mechanism that has fallen off.

 

[petehoovie]

After taking the intake manifold off I found this object. Does anyone recognize what it might be?

It was in the very back of the valley.

it measures appx. 5/8" high and 1/2" across. Appears to have been circular shaped.

Engine has adj lifters with 8,000 miles.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post!

 

[19Fordy]

It looks like some type of clip. Perhaps it accidently fell into the engine when the intake was removed and no one noticed.

 

[Redhorse1947]

THANK YOU so much! I can now have a restful sleep tonight!

 

[TerryOH]

Yes the end of the fuel pump operating arm. This cage keeps the push rod under the operating arm. Appears to be broken off the pump operating arm.

 

[pistonbroke]

On an offshore made pump I bought new that clip had fallin off while it was still in the box.