Fuel pump Push Rod

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Daveyyc

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I have changed the intake manifold on a 59 series V8 for the original style intake which has a lower generator and fuel pump mount. The fuel pump push rod is now too long and needs to be shortened by 1 inch. Can I cut the 1 inch off of the top of the existing rod rather than acquiring the shorter version.
 
The tips of the push rod might be hardened, especially the end that rides on the cam.
Get the correct rod , if possible.

Here's an idea: Make an adjustable push rod.
 
19Fordy said:
The tips of the push rod might be hardened, especially the end that rides on the cam.
Get the correct rod , if possible.

Here's an idea: Make an adjustable push rod.
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100% correct in the hardened tip advice. The early engines used the rod that was 1" shorter than the later rods. They are readily available from Carpenter, etc.
 
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