Argh!

I finally got my 84 GSL-SE back together and running, and I discovered that I had a slight coolant leak from that little hose that goes from the water pump to the throttle body. When pulling the stubborn thing off, I knocked the metal rod that goes down the front of the engine, which I looked up and it is labeled as the "Metering oil pump connecting rod."

Thing is, my air pump is in the way so I can't actually SEE how it connects at the bottom. I can get my hand in there, and I can feel a little hole where the rod goes, but my question is how does is stay in there? On the top part there's a pin that keeps it in place, but I pulled the rod out and on the bottom part there doesn't seem to be anything that holds it in place. I can put the rod into the hole and the assembly seems to work fine, but I'd imagine it would pop right off next time I took a hard corner. So, how does that thing stay put?

I'm so close to being able to drive the SE again...

 

The MOP rod is held in place by a very thin washer and cotter key.

 

Here's a picture of what I'm talking about...



There is a washer and cotter at the bottom of the rod, but is there supposed to be one where I circled in the picture where it actually connects to the lever on the OMP?

 

bah, con rods are for piston heads.. throw it away...












DONT DO THAT!!! I'M JUST KIDDING!
unless you wanna run premix like a lawnmower (or a race car... odd eh?) dont drive it until the rod is back on.. the OMP is the most crucial part of the engine in terms of reliability.

my OMP was siezed and i didnt know.. Now I know how to replace an engine. good luck and happy rotoring

 

Both the top and bottom connections of the mop rod use the same size washer and cotter pin. Simple, isn't it.