I have researched old posts and am still a little confused. I know about converting to an electric pump, but I don't want to do that right now, I want to stick with the mechanical pump. I bought the pump with a 90 degree bend as opposed to the straight arm, is that better or should I get the straight arm? With the 90 degree bend, do I need to worry about the advice of the cam has to be in the lowest position, or can I just throw it in? Thanks for the info.

 

I have always used the bent arm pumps, and i have never worried about the cam and they have always worked fine. After you get it in crack the valve on the fuel filter head to bleed the air out. Should only take a couple cranks. after that i like to crack an injector or two and bleed the rest of the air out of those lines. after all the air is out it should fire right up

 

There is a long arm and short arm.......both are bent and will work, but special instructions should come in the long arm box............

This info pertains to Carter #M60278 pump or new long arm style.

WARNING

This fuel pump must be installed only at the low position of actuator cam.

If the pump is installed at any other position than low cam, the pump will be ruined, the engine will stall and damage may result.

Incorrect installation will loosen the pivot pin and allows the pin and lever to come out of the pump and drop into the oil pan. This can occur immediately or after several hundred miles. This type of failure is not covered by warranty.

To ensure that the cam is at low position, it is necessary to use a mirror and a remote starter switch. Observe the cam through the mounting port and bump the engine around until a one (1) inch wide machine surface is observed. This is low position of the cam. Now complete normal fuel pump installation.

9502CA
1991

 

i wonder what causes it to become damaged?

 

I'm curious too. I've heard that the arm can end up on the wrong side of the cam and immediate disaster results. Some really clear pictures would help, as I'm not really sure what the cam looks like. The directions make it sound like something you should bring in to a shop, even though its a simple replacement.

 

when your ready.send a pm to this guy,to get yourself whats most likely the best e-pump going and at a decent price to boot!(sales/pricing isn't allowed in these parts of the forums.but for an idea,its only a few more bucks more than a mr gasket pump )
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Profile: GenLightening

the specs;
http://www.facet-purolator.com/index...d=17&Itemid=37