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Jim B said:Need to replace the fuel pump on my '74. Anyone have any tips for me on it.Should be easy, right? Never done it before.
racingundertaker said:One tip you might want to use is clamping off the fuel inlet line to the pump. If you don't do this, you will have fuel shooting out over you and your garage floor. If you decide to change the fuel inlet hose to the pump make sure you clamp off the rubber fuel hose at the rear of the car between the tank and frame rail. Get yourself a nice tool that clamps off hoses without damaging them (visegrips not recommended, especially if hoses are somewhat older).
Thought how easy it would be doing it up on the hoist. PM or email time and place, maybe I can make it if after 4pm. MikeJim B said:MKAPP7879, It's not driveable or I'd take you up on your offer. I'm starting on it Thur. I'm only in Bradley if you got nothing goin on. Thanks
If you haven't done it yet, when you do bump the engine over with the starter so the fuel pump rod is as far in as it will go. It runs off the lobe on the front of the cam. You will also find a bolt in the front of the engine that goes all the way through the block into the fuel pump galley. Take that bolt out, hold the rod up with your finger and put a longer bolt in that hole and it will hit up against the rod and won't slide down. When the pump is bolted back in place, take the long bolt out and replace the shorter original bolt with a dab of silicone on it. Makes the job a little easier. Happy Motoring. RussThanks to everyone! Jim