Push rod hold for fuel pump install on BB
 

On some small blocks I have used a through hole in the front of the block to insert a bolt (etc) to hold the push rod from camshaft up into its channel (instead of using heavy grease, slip strip, etc). Is there such an opening on the front of BBs?

Re: Push rod hold for fuel pump install on BB
 

I don't remember one being in the front but there is a plug under the fuel pump hole that you can remove to push back the rod.

Re: Push rod hold for fuel pump install on BB
 

Just use some wheel bearing grease on the rod, that will hold it for a while.
Ben
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Re: Push rod hold for fuel pump install on BB
 

Thanks hugger - first time I've done a fuel pump on a BB - found the plug. Helpful.

Re: Push rod hold for fuel pump install on BB
 

I've also used thicker type grease in the past