Fuel pump pushrod stuck

[Freybug]

Hi all can anyone give me so advise on a type4 1982 cu engine.. the fuel pump has come off fine no problems at all. But the pushrod seems to have full travel but seems to reach the end of its travel and just stop.. I’ve tried tugging at it and spinning it but it won’t come out.. how much force can I put on it without damaging anything else? Could it be a burr on the inside holding it in??

The arm in the fuel pump shattered. There is no debris around the pushrod and seems to be moving in and out to a point smoothly

Any help much appreciated

[jrt]

How did the arm get damaged?
David.

[Freybug]

I’m not really sure, driving along just fine then suddenly stopped. I’m guessing just fatigue as it’s an older aftermarket fuel pump. It looks like the inner part of the arm cracked off as the pivot is fine

[Freybug]

Just trying to pull it out now and it almost feels captive in the crankcase but moving freely until it hits that point

[jrt]

Hmm, if it was me I’d give it a it a tug and twist. I’ve changed the pushrod numerous times and they’ve always come out easily. Have you removed the plastic pedestal?
David.

[Freybug]

Yes the pedestal is removed and I’ve even resorted to gripping it with mole grips to give it a good twist and pull but it doesn’t seem to be moving any further.. is there any sleeve the the rod passes through that I can damage or is it just straight through the crank case? I was originally thinking to stick with mechanical but I guess if cause any damage getting it out I’ll have to switch to a electric fuel pump