Daughter's 69 Charger RT stalled at an intersection couple days back. Couple gearheads stopped and helped, said the fuel output from pump was there but looked marginal to them (disconnected at carb). Got it towed home.

Recent rebuild on 440, stockish. Pulled mechanical pump, then pushrod (top in pics). Compared to NOS, lost approx 1/4" of metal. So we drained oil and changed oil filter. Not sure where builder got it, perhaps one of those infamous MP pushrods.


How would you guys recommend we proceed? I told her not to drive it for the time being. Do you think it would be OK to drive about 20mi (from her house to my lift)...another oil change and maybe pull the pan?