At 06:09 PM 3/7/99 -0000, you wrote:
>I took the List advice and ordered a replacement fuel pump
>(1500 Midget, mechanical pump, diaphragm leaking)
>The replacement pump is different to the original.
>It won't fit, at least not without forcing it and I am sure it is wrong.
>The lever arms are different shapes. The original, stamped 7990489 is more
>curved, sort of "J" shaped, and the contact point onto the cam shaft appears
>to be at a different position relative to the pump mounting flange. The
>replacement has no number on the lever arm, which is straighter and more
>pointy.
>The original uses a spacer between the block and pump, but the new one won't
>pull up tight to the spacer; something (like the lever arm ??) seems to be
>stopping it.
>Help, Help, I need your help!
>
>Guy
>
>Have I got the wrong one?
Guy,
Check the list archives,,," use 1500 fuel pump"...the first post, from
Peter C., addresses this problem.
Sounds like two different pumps are available for this motor, and you got
the wrong one!
Hope this helps and good luck,
>
Bill & Cindy
Santa Rosa, CA
98 Sea Ray 190 BR
96 Yellow Lab
94 Ford F150 4x4
91 Tioga Montara
72 Midget parts car
69 Sprite driver
Assorted teen-agers
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