Fuel pump pushrod

[Donald360]

Still trying to get to the bottom of my fuel/cutting out problems. I have fitted a non return valve to the fuel line to see if that helps. I was wondering if my problem could be to do with the fuel pump. I replaced the old pump about a year ago with a Brickwerks one. However looking at older posts I see that a worn pushrod could cause problems. However, no-one that I can find has mentioned what the correct length should be. Any ideas?

Cheers
Donald.

[Donald360]

Just noticed the replacement pushrod available on JK is 100mm long. Measured mine and find that it is 98.5mm. It's quite cheap, so I think I'll simply replace it.

Cheers
Donald.

[Rich Tea]

Check it moves freely in the plastic flange, I had trouble with the push rod sticking (post an overheat event).

Cheers

Rich

[edoh]

any hints on fitting the push rod?

[Donald360]

It just slots in, rounded end first. Haynes says to pack the plastic insulation piece with grease.

[edoh]

cheers matey -
one end goes into the fuel pump - what does the other end slot int?

a previous post from the kev the rev says -
'100 mm is the length of the rod.
Make sure the new pump is well greased and the gaskets are on the right way'

[Rich Tea]

It just pushes against a little arm in the base of the fuel pump. It looks like a little flap. Rich

[edoh]

thanks rich

[edoh]

and does the other (conical ) end - slot in any particular / obvious place/ slot?

[Donald360]

Fit the plastic guide in place first and the pushrod simply drops into place.

[edoh]

cheers donald