right now the car hasno fuel pump. the old one came off easy, and the new one refuses to go on. if we get one bolt going, we cant get the other one on because it wont line up. is there any special way to get it on, because its not working. how do i get this thing on??????????????????????

 

crank the motor over a little bit, it sounds liek the fuel pump pushrod is in the outer position right now, turn the motor so it gets more near the bottom of the eccentric. Also, make sure to push the rod up in its bore and get the fuel pump arm under the rod. Its a slightly complicated process which requires patience and skill...oh wait, I can do it...

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hey thanks, i see that but how do you get and keep the rod up? . nice car man!

[This message has been edited by silvermelon (edited July 26, 2000).]

 

Just in front of the pump mounting surface, on the front of the block, is a 3/8" bolt....take it out and temporarily install a longer bolt and just snug it up enough to hold the pushrod in place...DO NOT forget to reinstall the original bolt or you will have a massive oil leak.

Pete

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