BCBC MPR-311 Engine Push Rod
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BCBC MPR-311 Engine Push Rod

Brand BCBC MPR-311
Material Welded steel
Bottom Tip Diameter 0.375
Bottom Tip Diameter 9.53
Bottom Tip Type Ball end
Top Tip Diameter 0.375
Top Tip Diameter 9.53
Top Tip Type Ball end
Diameter 0.313
Diameter 7.95
Length 244.0
Length 9.62
Grade Type Standard replacement
Drilled No
Product line Stock
Fits Edsel, Ford, and Mercury · 197 vehicles

Standard replacement. Welded steel construction for stock valve train service.

Ball-end design. Top and bottom tips match OE-style push rod engagement.

Made in USA. Built to strict specifications for classic engine applications.

Cross-references 190-1351, 48045N and C4TZ-6565-B for the same application. See all 9.

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Overview

Melling MPR-311 is a standard replacement engine push rod made in the USA for stock and OEM-style valve train service. It is built from welded steel with ball ends and a 9.62-inch length to match the listed applications across Ford, Mercury, and Edsel engines.

This push rod is specified for classic Ford and Mercury V8 applications, including Ford Mustang, Ford F-100, and Mercury Cougar fitments. Melling MPR-311 is intended for buyers restoring or servicing original valve train geometry with a direct replacement part.

Key Features

  • Welded steel construction for standard replacement use
  • Ball end top and bottom tips for OE-style valve train engagement
  • 9.62-inch overall length with 0.313-inch diameter
  • Standard replacement grade for stock engine applications
  • Made in the USA

Detailed Description

Melling MPR-311 is an engine push rod designed for a wide range of classic Ford, Mercury, and Edsel applications from 1960 through 1972. The part number MPR-311 is associated with standard-size, stock fitments and is listed across passenger cars, wagons, and trucks, including Ford Mustang, Ford F-100, and Mercury Cougar applications. Its welded steel construction, ball-end tips, and standard replacement grade make it suitable for maintaining proper valve train geometry in original-style builds.

Melling states that its push rods are manufactured to strict specifications using quality materials and processes, and recommends replacing push rods during service to help preserve valve train geometry and performance. The MPR-311 part number also cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 190-1351, 48045N) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

  • Replacing worn or bent push rods in stock valve train service
  • Restoring correct valve train geometry after engine teardown
  • Addressing valvetrain noise caused by damaged push rod components
  • Supporting proper lifter-to-rocker arm motion in original-style engines
  • Servicing classic Ford and Mercury engines with standard-size push rod requirements

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify overall length, tip style, and diameter against the engine specification before installation. Inspect related valve train components for wear, and replace any damaged parts that could affect geometry. This part is listed for standard-size, stock applications only, so confirm fitment by year, make, model, and engine configuration before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Melling manufactures this push rod in the USA and builds it to stringent specifications for standard replacement service. The brand also offers push rods for OEM and performance applications, including chrome moly options in select product lines.

Related reading

This part fits 197 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersNotes
1972FordF-1006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1972FordF-2506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1972FordF-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1972FordM-4006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1972FordP-3505.9LV8Standard Size; Stock
1971FordF-1006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1971FordF-2506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1971FordF-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1971FordM-4006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1971FordP-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1970FordF-1006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1970FordF-2506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1970FordF-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1970FordP-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1969FordF-1006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1969FordF-2506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1969FordF-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1969FordP-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1969FordRanchero6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordCountry Sedan7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordCountry Squire7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordCustom7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordCustom 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordF-1006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordF-2506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordF-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordFairlane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordGalaxie 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordGT407.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordLTD7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordMustang7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordP-3506.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordRanch Wagon7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordRanchero6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordThunderbird6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968FordTorino7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryColony Park7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryComet7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryCommuter7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryCougar7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryCyclone7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryMarquis7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryMontclair7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryMontego7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryMonterey7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1968MercuryPark Lane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordCountry Sedan7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordCountry Squire7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordCustom7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordCustom 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordF-1005.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordF-2505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordF-3505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordFairlane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordGalaxie7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordGalaxie 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordGT407.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordLTD7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordMustang7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordP-3505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordRanch Wagon7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordRanchero6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967FordThunderbird7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryBrougham7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryCaliente7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryCapri7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryColony Park7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryComet7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryCommuter7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryCougar6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryCyclone7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryMarquis7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryMontclair7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryMonterey7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryPark Lane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryVillager7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1967MercuryVoyager7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordCountry Sedan7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordCountry Squire7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordCustom7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordCustom 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordF-1005.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordF-2505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordF-3505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordFairlane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordGalaxie7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordGalaxie 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordGT407.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordLTD7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordP-3505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordRanch Wagon7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordRanchero5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966FordThunderbird7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryCaliente7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryCapri7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryColony Park7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryComet7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryCommuter7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryCyclone7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryMarauder7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryMontclair7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryMonterey7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryPark Lane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryVillager7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1966MercuryVoyager7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordCountry Sedan7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordCountry Squire7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordCustom7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordCustom 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordF-1005.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordF-2505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordF-3505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordFairlane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordGalaxie7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordGalaxie 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordGT407.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordLTD7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordP-3505.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordRanch Wagon7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965FordThunderbird7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryCaliente7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryColony Park7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryComet7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryCommuter7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryCyclone7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryMarauder7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryMontclair7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryMonterey7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryPark Lane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1965MercuryVillager7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordCountry Sedan7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordCountry Squire7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordCustom7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordCustom 5006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordFairlane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordGalaxie7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordGalaxie 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordGT407.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordRanch Wagon7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964FordThunderbird7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryCaliente7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryColony Park7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryComet7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryCommuter7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryCyclone7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryMarauder7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryMontclair7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryMonterey7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryPark Lane7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1964MercuryVillager7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963Ford3007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963FordCountry Sedan7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963FordCountry Squire7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963FordFairlane6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963FordGalaxie7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963FordGalaxie 5007.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963FordRanch Wagon7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963FordThunderbird7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963MercuryColony Park7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963MercuryCommuter7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963MercuryCountry Cruiser6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963MercuryMarauder7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963MercuryMeteor6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1963MercuryMonterey7.0LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962FordCountry Sedan6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962FordCountry Squire6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962FordFairlane6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962FordGalaxie6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962FordGalaxie 5006.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962FordRanch Wagon6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962FordThunderbird6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962MercuryColony Park6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962MercuryCommuter6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962MercuryMeteor6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1962MercuryMonterey6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961FordCountry Sedan6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961FordCountry Squire6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961FordFairlane6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961FordGalaxie6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961FordRanch Wagon6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961FordThunderbird6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961MercuryColony Park6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961MercuryCommuter6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961MercuryMeteor6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1961MercuryMonterey6.4LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960EdselRanger5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960EdselVillager5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordCountry Sedan5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordCountry Squire5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordCustom 3005.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordFairlane5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordGalaxie5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordRanch Wagon5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordStarliner5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordSunliner5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordThunderbird5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
1960FordVictoria5.8LV8Standard Size; Stock
Directly replaces or cross-references 9 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
190-135148045NC4TZ-6565-BPR-311PR-1351PR-3172PR4006RP-3172RP173