Fuel pump installation

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   Thanks guys, with your info and a little homework on my part, based on that input, I know whats going on now.  The rod had slipped all the way down and I couldn't budge it, even turning the crank. I see now it is only because I couldn't get a grip on it.  There's a plate under the pump, take it off and rod moves freely up and down.  At some motorhead website, it was suggested holding it in place with some heavy white grease (vasoline??).  Anyway, I think I'm good to go.  This site is great.  I'm not afraid of anything anymore, knowing someone here will help out, if needed.

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75 Tique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6130	Post Options Post Reply Quote 75 Tique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fuel pump installation Posted: October-09-2006 at 1:23pm
	Thanks guys, with your info and a little homework on my part, based on that input, I know whats going on now. The rod had slipped all the way down and I couldn't budge it, even turning the crank. I see now it is only because I couldn't get a grip on it. There's a plate under the pump, take it off and rod moves freely up and down. At some motorhead website, it was suggested holding it in place with some heavy white grease (vasoline??). Anyway, I think I'm good to go. This site is great. I'm not afraid of anything anymore, knowing someone here will help out, if needed.
	_____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.”

Jim_In_Houston Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-06-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1120	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim_In_Houston Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-09-2006 at 10:56am
	I had a 60 Chevy and was told by an old mechanic to wad up a piece of toilet tissue and cram in the hole where the fuel pump mounts in order to hold up the rod while you insert the pump. The tissue will dissolve in the oil. I tried it and it worked for me. (This was in the early 60s.) Try it at your own risk but it does work.
	Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-09-2006 at 10:28am
	75 Tique: That rod is what pushes on the pump lever. So, you may have to compress the lever to put the pump on. If your bolts will start, then just tighten the bolts to compress the lever as you are drawing up the pump to the block. Otherwise do as Eric suggests.

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-08-2006 at 6:56pm
	no, its a pain if that rod is on the high side of the cam, if you can put pressure on the rod with your finger and rotate the crank until the rod goes in as far as it will then put your pump on
	"the things you own will start to own you"

75 Tique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6130	Post Options Post Reply Quote 75 Tique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-08-2006 at 6:50pm
	Its a chevy. There appears to be a rod coming down through the cavity where the arm of the fuel pump looks like it should be going. I'll try turning it over a half turn or so, but if something is up with that rod, let me know. Thanks for you input eric.
	_____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.”

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-08-2006 at 4:49pm
	ford??? sometimes its easier to turn the crank so that the rod hits the low side of the cam allowing more space in the cavity, i know that way makes it easier on the chevys eric
	"the things you own will start to own you"

75 Tique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6130	Post Options Post Reply Quote 75 Tique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-08-2006 at 3:21pm
	I pulled off my fuel pump. Slipped out easily, no apparent springs, or clips or anything else that would shift and complicate putting it back in. However, I can't put it back in. What is the trick?
	_____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.”

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