Fuel pump pushrod

It is,,, .185 minimum .200 maximum Ford specs. This is for 8BA, there are ways around this of course, use a longer or shorter pushrod, use a thinner or thicker gasket under the fuel pump mount.
 
Don't you think the travel of the rod is entirely dependant on the lift of the cam lobe? Changing the relative difference between the top of the rod and the fuel pump lever relates to the degree of interaction between the rod and the lever.
 
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james said:
don't you think the travel of the rod is entirely dependant on the lift of the cam lobe? Changing the relative difference between the top of the rod and the fuel pump lever relates to the degree of interaction between the rod and the lever.
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right on :) ( jdl - take note )
 
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right on :) ( jdl - take note )
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.185 to .200 is the lift of the pushrod. if your cam ecentric is worn down you will have less lift, therefore your fuel pump lever may not acuate enough to properly pump gas. if you add lenghth to the push rod with say a washer, now your pump may work. this is done quite often. you can acomplish the same goal by lowering the fuel pump mount. Most flathead guys know this trick already. Geez!!
p.s I am not as dumb as I look...jdl

The correct lift is .185 to .200
 
Hey Ron, no problem here, I am very easy to get along with, I have a great deal of respect for the Fordbarn guys, I value your advice and years of knowledge, I enjoy reading you posts, keep up the good work.
jdl
 
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