Topic: Fuel Pump Push Rod


sarahcecelia    -- 03-16-2019 @ 4:05 AM
  Can anybody tell me the length of a new push rod, and the worn length that makes one no good? IE the tolerance allowed before it's bad?

Regards, Steve Lee


3w2    -- 03-16-2019 @ 6:53 AM
  Push rod for what vehicle? There are numerous different ones for the vehicles within the Club's mandate.


TomO    -- 03-16-2019 @ 7:33 AM
  Steve as a general rule the pushrod travel is about 1/4". A worn pushrod would show up as low fuel delivery, but you would get a small amount of fuel on each stroke.

If you do the fuel delivery test that I have recommended several times, it would show up a worn pushrod.

Tom


37RAGTOPMAN    -- 03-16-2019 @ 12:48 PM
  Intake Manifold
CAST IRON or ALUMINUM ? 60 85 90 95 100 125 HP?
1937RAGTOPMAN


sarahcecelia    -- 03-17-2019 @ 10:02 AM
  Duh! 1950 Ford sedan with V8 motor.

Regards, Steve Lee


sarahcecelia    -- 03-17-2019 @ 10:03 AM
  cast iron 1950 V8.

Regards, Steve Lee


37RAGTOPMAN    -- 03-17-2019 @ 10:56 AM
  HI
the fuel pump rod should measure 8.87 INCH with cast iron intake,
there is also a brass bushing in the engine, for guiding the push rod,
see if there is any side movement, slop in the push rod,

hope this helps
37RAGTOPMAN


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