short trim rod moulding for 96 xp

[amp3d]

Hey Guys,

Picked up a used XP the other day as some of my other posts mentioned, and so far I've been going through fixing everything that the previous owner screwed up.

He had issues with the VTS, which I fixed. Because he couldn't figure out how to fix it, it looks like he purchased a longer rod so that the trim permanently stays in one place.

The problem is his rod is waaaayyy too long and does not allow for adjustment at all! I looked up the part I need for my 96 and the stock oem rod is waaaaaaaaaaaay shorter. Part number 271000555 .

I'm struggling to find these as they say they are discontinued?

I'm at the point I may just just make my own on the lathe or something, does anyone know where I can find one of these rods or at least the oem specs for it?

Id say the one I have right now is at LEAST DOUBLE the length it should be, forcing the pump in a downwards position with no ability to manually trim it up.

Thanks

Please see pics of the one I have now (old), and the OEM one I need

Edit: I think I'm just going to do a cut and weld, so if anyone can get me the proper lengths that would be great

 

[Matt Braley]

minnetonka4me sells used parts like that and ships quickly. You could probably dig one up on ebay also.

 

[amp3d]

I looked on eBay (that's where I got the 2nd photo from) but they are overseas. I'm on Canada. I think cut and weld shouldn't be too hard, but I'd like to find one somewhere in case

 

[1of500]

I would cut and rethread before I would weld. The end is plastic and will melt off

 

[Hicktown]

I was literally just in search of this part last week because mine snapped off somehow. Like you, I had serious trouble finding the part, until I contacted [MENTION=41828]Minnetonka4me[/MENTION] on here. He got the part to me cheap and really quick. Message him to see if he has any more!

 

[Minnetonka4me]

I've got many in stock.

 

[amp3d]

I've got many in stock.

thanks everyone! I'm going to PM Minnetonka4me