1985 LG4...tearing down and I am trying to remove camshaft but if looks like there is a little lifter like item that moves in and out near the front of the camshaft. Thus when I try to take the camshaft out it binds to it..all the lifters are out and I can't even see another access point to get to this...If I try to push it all the way in it won't go far enough back to remove...

what is this and how do I get it out for camshaft removal? hope I explained this ok............

 

fuel pump rod, remove the fuel pump

 

Yep, thats the fuel pump pushrod for the mechanical fuel pump. You have to unbolt the fuel pump to drop the pushrod out of the way.