Fuel Pump Advice Please
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Laughing Gas
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Fuel Pump Advice Please
I have a 1979 F150 supercab 4x4 400 4sp with power steering. My original fuel pump has finally quit working. I have a replacement Carter but am wondering if anyone has any tips. I looked at it and my worry is the power steering pump. Is it in the way of getting the pump out. Do I have to remove it or loosen it. I thought I would ask here before I dove into this. I tried to search for info but the few I found did not have power steering. Any help of any kind would be appreciated I have not done one of these in a while.
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I have a 1979 F150 supercab 4x4 400 4sp with power steering. My original fuel pump has finally quit working. I have a replacement Carter but am wondering if anyone has any tips. I looked at it and my worry is the power steering pump. Is it in the way of getting the pump out. Do I have to remove it or loosen it. I thought I would ask here before I dove into this. I tried to search for info but the few I found did not have power steering. Any help of any kind would be appreciated I have not done one of these in a while.
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Laughing Gas
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Additionally the shop manual recommends:
Remove any gasket material clinging to the mounting pad.
Apply oil-resistant sealer to both sides of the new gasket and the threads of the attaching bolts.
(Lubricate the pad of the rocker arm.)
Make sure the rocker arm is riding on the camshaft eccentric.
Turn the engine until the fuel pump eccentric is on the low side of the stroke.
Tighten the attaching screws alternately to 10-15 ft.-pounds (or 14-20 ft.-pounds if nuts).
Reconnect fuel lines. Run engine. Check for leaks.
Remove any gasket material clinging to the mounting pad.
Apply oil-resistant sealer to both sides of the new gasket and the threads of the attaching bolts.
(Lubricate the pad of the rocker arm.)
Make sure the rocker arm is riding on the camshaft eccentric.
Turn the engine until the fuel pump eccentric is on the low side of the stroke.
Tighten the attaching screws alternately to 10-15 ft.-pounds (or 14-20 ft.-pounds if nuts).
Reconnect fuel lines. Run engine. Check for leaks.
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Additionally the shop manual recommends:
Remove any gasket material clinging to the mounting pad.
Apply oil-resistant sealer to both sides of the new gasket and the threads of the attaching bolts.
(Lubricate the pad of the rocker arm.)
Make sure the rocker arm is riding on the camshaft eccentric.
Turn the engine until the fuel pump eccentric is on the low side of the stroke.
Tighten the attaching screws alternately to 10-15 ft.-pounds (or 14-20 ft.-pounds if nuts).
Reconnect fuel lines. Run engine. Check for leaks.
Remove any gasket material clinging to the mounting pad.
Apply oil-resistant sealer to both sides of the new gasket and the threads of the attaching bolts.
(Lubricate the pad of the rocker arm.)
Make sure the rocker arm is riding on the camshaft eccentric.
Turn the engine until the fuel pump eccentric is on the low side of the stroke.
Tighten the attaching screws alternately to 10-15 ft.-pounds (or 14-20 ft.-pounds if nuts).
Reconnect fuel lines. Run engine. Check for leaks.
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Just a note - it is possible to replace the fuel pump without removing the PS pump. I've done it on 2 trucks (both 351M's). Just takes time and patience.
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Thank you that is good to know that it is possible.
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