Dorman 03875 Fuel Pump Push Rod

Dorman 03875 Fuel Pump Push Rod

Dorman 03875 is a steel fuel pump push rod built to match the fit and function of the original rod on specified vehicles. With a 0.5-inch diameter and 5.75-inch length, it is sized for direct replacement use in classic Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac-era applications.

Key Features

• Steel push rod and steel tip for durable fuel pump actuation
• 0.5-inch diameter and 5.75-inch length
• Engineered to match original fit and function
• Designed for specified carbureted fuel pump applications
• Direct replacement for Dorman 03875 and cross-reference 3704817

Detailed Description

This fuel pump push rod is used in mechanical fuel pump systems where the camshaft-driven rod actuates the pump. It is a practical replacement for vehicles such as the Chevrolet C10, Camaro, Corvette, and GMC K1500, as well as many other GM cars and trucks from the 1950s through the late 1980s. Dorman 03875 is built from steel for consistent operation and dimensional accuracy in applications that rely on the correct rod length and diameter.

Compatible With select 1955-1989 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac models, including Fits 1975-1986 Chevrolet C10, Fits 1967-1987 Chevrolet Camaro, and Fits 1979-1986 GMC K1500. This part cross-references 3704817 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Fuel delivery issues caused by a worn or damaged mechanical pump push rod
• Incorrect fuel pump stroke from an out-of-spec rod length
• Rough running or stalling related to inconsistent fuel pump actuation
• Hard-start conditions tied to weak mechanical fuel pump operation
• Noise or wear from a rod with damaged steel tip surfaces

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rod length, diameter, and engine application before installation. This component is used in mechanical fuel pump systems, so confirm that the vehicle uses a push rod-style fuel pump setup and that the replacement matches the original specification. Inspect the fuel pump and related engine components for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this fuel pump push rod to match original equipment fit and function using quality materials for reliable performance in specified applications.