If we diagram the sentence (y’all remember how to do that) ROD is the subject, the (subject) pulled out. Not the slider. Yes the tank is full. The long screw idea didn’t work. Probably because the screw is the same diameter as the ROD so the threads had nothing to grip. Hoped applying pressure while screwing would allow the screw tip to bite but didn’t. Mixed up some jb weld and put a dab on the end of the ROD. Let set up overnight and will give it one more try this am. I WILL try to reinforce this area when installing a new assembly.