In a fuel injection pump a pump-and-distributor member is axially movably and rotatably disposed between two axially parallel compression springs which are spaced apart 180* with respect to the pump axis and which, through a common yoke, oppose the pressure strokes of said member. A control sleeve is slidably and rotatably arranged on said pump-and-distributor member for altering the starting moment and the period of injection. The angular and axial displacement of the control sleeve is effected by actuating elements connected to said control sleeve and arranged radially outwardly thereof.