VW expert needed
 

I need help getting the so's vw running ('75 Bettle type 1 engine, carberated, generator) I understand there are two different fuel pump push rods. I'm not sure if I have a short one or a long one. Does anyone have any dimensions that I can use to check what I have?
TIA

My quickie research indicates the 'long' one is ~108mm

How do I know which one I need?

There should be nmm of pushrod exposed with the spacer on. Lemme go dig up one of my books, stand by...

Thanks

Well, how lame is this? I have almost all of the factory manuals from '52 to '67, and they all state: "Use VW tool # zzz to set push rod height..."

Google groups to the rescue:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled/browse_thread/thread/b041f7bd7fb357bc/75f3b00d07e6831%2375f3b00d07e6831

Alternator-style pump (angled): 100mm
Generator-style pump (not angled): 108mm

I'm tempted to install an electric pump and call it quits. Any problem with running an electric pump?

Nope, just as long as you run a pressure regulator. I don't know what the pressue should be for what I'm asumming is a stock carb, but that should be easy to google.

Thanks for the help Thom. Beers on me next time we meet.