fuel pump replacement
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fuel pump replacement
While I'm doing the rad and water pump I notice the fuel/lift pump and was wondering if I should replace it while I've got the room. It's probably the original with 360k's. If so is there a procedure with getting the cam lobe to the low point before pulling the pump.
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I think that's a great idea, put a socket on the harmonic balancer & you can crank the engine to the proper position for the fuel pump and while you at it, check your all the hoses [vacum & steering pump as well], & negative ground cable. lol
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You won't know till you remove the old pump...you could try lossening the bolts,
when the pump lever is at the right position, the pump should wiggle a little more freely?? Personly when I did mine, I just re & re it with no problems. lol
when the pump lever is at the right position, the pump should wiggle a little more freely?? Personly when I did mine, I just re & re it with no problems. lol
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
There are two lift pumps you may get for a replacement.
One style has an arm that is bent about 80 degrees that is easier to put on. Cam position does not make much difference.
The other style has an almost straight arm on it. The cam lobe has to be in the lowest position when you install it or 9 out of 10 times you will damage the pump.
Use a flashlight and an inspection mirror to see the cam the pump rides on.
One style has an arm that is bent about 80 degrees that is easier to put on. Cam position does not make much difference.
The other style has an almost straight arm on it. The cam lobe has to be in the lowest position when you install it or 9 out of 10 times you will damage the pump.
Use a flashlight and an inspection mirror to see the cam the pump rides on.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Is it obvious if the lift pump is damaged after installation?
I installed the straight long armed style.
Will the IP compensate for the lift pump to a point?
I installed the straight long armed style.
Will the IP compensate for the lift pump to a point?
Last edited by Scottie250; Nov 3, 2006 at 10:50 PM. Reason: Grammer
