Fuel Pump Rod Lubrication

[jord]

Can someone explain how the rod gets lubricated, I replaced the original metal plug in the hole with the new brass sleeve and was just wondering

[jord]

Now I am confused, which one is correct

[ralphnof49]

The original tube that the fuel pump rod slides in has a small hole for oil to enter it. When the tube (sleeve) is installed the hole should be lined up with the oil flow in the block.

[jord]

Thanks' Ralph

So, if I were to aim the hole to the rear of the block, I should be ok. i am assuming the oil comes from the pump which is in the rear

[ralphnof49]

I think so but use a light to look down the hole and see the space where the oil flows through

[L.E.Butcher]

This may help,  look up Vol.29 #2 March/April  '96  ; Alan Whelihan wrote a good article on the fuel pump pushrod.  He supplied a a new pushrod and bushing for the HV12 engines. His parts are now carried by "Eclectic Motor Company" ( see ads in recent "TWOTZ" ) Also  check out Vol. #'s   55-2,55-3, and 55-4  of the "TWOTZ" . Back issues may be available  ---Larry

[jord]

Thanks everyone

Have a call into Brad re bushing he is still looking for them. 

Definitely will try and get the back issues 

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