Barry
With the first install of the pump after trying repeatedly to start it they noticed that the rack did not slide all the way over like the old rack did. They removed the side cover and saw that (I don't know the name of the part) the #5 element that rides along the rack and rises up at a certain point was completely out of its slot, off to one side and restricting the racks movement. They reached in with a small screw driver and put it back in place but I guess that the damage was already done. I have not pulled a pump apart before so I do not know its internal workings. (Attached is a photo of the old pump for reference. The area I circled was the part that was off)

They are sending the pump to the shop for a repair of that element not a total rebuild, so hopefully a second mortgage will not be necessary.

Mark

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91 300GD SWB with transplanted 87 OM603 turbo motor