[guillaumeber]

It seems like my fuel pump pushrod has a different end from the other, but I didn't notice when dismantling the engine and now I can'T remember which tip goes where?

can you help?

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/r5cbicl16s6niff/AACApHXdLEXkrOFFa7jBaZjAa

thanks guys!

g.b.

 

[flat tire]

if the rod has a bronze tip, it goes to the cam, otherwise it don't matter

 

[carbuff67rs]

Im gonna say that the nice shiny smooth part goes in the engine first.

 

[flat tire]

Im gonna say that the nice shiny smooth part goes in the engine first.

I have rods that have a shiny spot on each end. measure the rod, you will see no difference on a new rod
here is a picture of a new rod. which end goes next to the cam

 

[PA Camaro Guy]

End at the bottom of picture to cam.

 

[1971ls6]

If it is new and both ends look the same then it does not matter. Now if it used is another story. I put a used one in reversed and it had wear and would tick like a solid lifter, it would not come out and I had to go to an electric pump until I pulled the motor. Buy new and never look back

 

[Luwi67]

Im gonna say that the nice shiny smooth part goes in the engine first.

X2

Do you have pics of the wear pattern on each end, that might tell more.

 

[carbuff67rs]

I have rods that have a shiny spot on each end. measure the rod, you will see no difference on a new rod
here is a picture of a new rod. which end goes next to the cam

I meant shiny on the outside of the rod, not on the flat end. Im guessing that the scratched up part was sticking out of the engine and not inside.

 

[ZZ_430]

Just put a new one in, they aren't that expensive.