Fuel pump removal--question

[HPG]

Stock 88. Does it come out from the opening at the fuel door, or do you have to drop the tank. Thanks for the help.

 

[Ken]

A simple task; it comes out through the filler opening.

REMOVAL

1. Relieve fuel system pressure

1. 1. Connect fuel gage J 34730-1 or equivalent to fuel pressure valve. Wrap a shop towel around fitting while connecting gage to avoid spillage.
   2. Install bleed hose into an approved container and open valve to bleed system pressure.

2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove fuel filter door.
4. Remove fuel cap.
5. Remove fuel tank filler neck housing and disconnect drain hose.
6. Remove screws attaching fuel meter/fuel pump to tank.
7. Disconnect fuel lines, fuel vapor line and electrical connector.
8. Remove fuel meter/fuel pump and gasket.
9. Pull fuel pump up into pulsator while pulling outward away from bottom support. Take care to prevent damage to rubber insulator and strainer during removal. After pump assembly is clear of bottom support, pull pump assembly out of pulsator for removal.

INSTALLATION

1. Inspect fuel pump pulsator for any signs of deterioration. Replace as necessary. Also check rubber sound insulator at bottom of pump; replace if required.
2. Push fuel pump assembly into pulsator.
3. Install fuel lever sending unit and pump assembly into tank assembly. Use new gasket during reassembly.

 

[HPG]

Thanks Ken. One more question. The rubber filler neck, does it just pull off of the filler neck from the tank. It looks like a slight stretch and it will come off.

A simple task; it comes out through the filler opening.

 

[Ken]

Yes, you have to be careful, but it comes out with a little finagling. I tore mine slightly when I removed it but you can hardly tell when it's in place.

 

[HPG]

Ken, thanks again. But I just thought of another question. Does it matter if the tank is full of gas. I guess it does not matter since you don't need to drop the tank. All of a sudden, the gauge stopped working and I'm told it usually is the sending unit in the tank. Since it's an 88, I guess while out. I should have them change the pump. Sh**, last year it was the A/C compressor.

Yes, you have to be careful, but it comes out with a little finagling. I tore mine slightly when I removed it but you can hardly tell when it's in place.

 

[Ken]

Actually, the more gasoline in the tank the better. Remember, it's the fuel vapor that burns, not the liquid. When a tank is empty, it contains an explosive mixture that is just waiting for a spark to ignite it. Ensure that there are no sources of ignition (gas pilot lights or flames, electric motors, stoves, heaters) within 50 feet. Safety first!

 

[HPG]

OK, thanks again for the advice

Actually, the more gasoline in the tank the better. Remember, it's the fuel vapor that burns, not the liquid. When a tank is empty, it contains an explosive mixture that is just waiting for a spark to ignite it. Ensure that there are no sources of ignition (gas pilot lights or flames, electric motors, stoves, heaters) within 50 feet. Safety first!