Bronze tipped fuel pump push rod question

[troy.70R/T]

I just bought a new Bronze tipped fuel pump push rod for my 440. My question is this. I assume that the bronze tipped end is the one that camshaft rides on?

[Brightyellow69rtse]

i would think so. cams a little more critical/valuable than the fuel pump.

[Al]

make sur they are made of hardened steel, if not,  you may find your oil pan full of metal particles and a shortened fuel pump pushrod i.e no fuel for the carb

[FLG]

Do you have a roller cam?

Usually brass tipped rods are used on roller cams, though id assume they work for hydraulic as well. And as far as i know the brass side goes on the cam.

[troy.70R/T]

No, no roller cam.

[firefighter3931]

The brass end definately goes on the cam. Those brass tipped rods are primarily for use with billet steel roller cams but will work fine with a cast flat tappet bumpstick.


Ron

[troy.70R/T]

Thanks Ron