Re: Randy Berger's 1956 Caribbean

Posted by PackardV8 On 2007/10/28 19:55:54

Pressure relief piston in #2 pump should have at least one hole drilled thru the side of it OR a flat ground along one side of it. If not then it would not be a professional nor factory modified pump unless someone changed the piston at a later date.

The 1" long later piston from the factory either had a hole in the side AND/OR a recess turned around the diameter. At that time some 6 or 7 years ago i inquired with Kanter about a replacement piston and spring for the late pump. Kanter denied any such knowledge nor documentation extant of the late piston or spring.

Look #2 pump over very closely to see if there is evidence of the cotter pin holes having been plugged.