small block fuel pump question
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Jacks996
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From: eagle mountain lake tx
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small block fuel pump question
Hi,
I am a C5 guy working on my neighbors 65 327 365 hp motor. I am changing the fuel pump on it and I was wondering what the trick is for getting the fuel pump rod to stay up while putting the fuel pump in.
I am a C5 guy working on my neighbors 65 327 365 hp motor. I am changing the fuel pump on it and I was wondering what the trick is for getting the fuel pump rod to stay up while putting the fuel pump in.
Burning Brakes
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From: Upland Ca
On the front of the engine by the pump there are two holes, the top hole should have a short bolt in it. Remove the short bolt and thread in a longer one, may two inches but only tight enough to hole the pump rod, you do not want to bend it. When done put the short bolt back in.
Pro
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(Lee beat me to the punch by 60 seconds) - Here is one way: In front of the water pump there should be a bolt in the block. Pull it, it should be a short bolt. Replace it with a longer bolt that will bottom out against the rod to hold it while you install the pump. (don't leave the long bolt in there
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Le Mans Master
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From: Westport CT
(Lee beat me to the punch by 60 seconds) - Here is one way: In front of the water pump there should be a bolt in the block. Pull it, it should be a short bolt. Replace it with a longer bolt that will bottom out against the rod to hold it while you install the pump. (don't leave the long bolt in there )
)(2) the above trick works like a charm, and the longer bolt might just be laying around since it is a common thread and length. JohnZ has a great pic showig the exact bolt location.
still not a fun job, with gas dribbling down your arm and into your eyes, not much room, etc.
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From: Clayton NC
(1) use the SHP-specific fuel pump for that L76 (pn 6440083), clocked a bit differently and flows a bit more.
(2) the above trick works like a charm, and the longer bolt might just be laying around since it is a common thread and length. JohnZ has a great pic showig the exact bolt location.
still not a fun job, with gas dribbling down your arm and into your eyes, not much room, etc.
(2) the above trick works like a charm, and the longer bolt might just be laying around since it is a common thread and length. JohnZ has a great pic showig the exact bolt location.
still not a fun job, with gas dribbling down your arm and into your eyes, not much room, etc.
Jack how do you change the pump? I know that with my 66 I'm lucky as the alternator is on the left side vs the right and I don't have A/C. I changed my Car Quest crapper out to the Carter today and completed the task in about 20 minutes and that included drinking a beer.
BTW a socket, short extension, swivel and then a long extension.
Dave
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Safety Car
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From: Grosse Ile MI
Running down your arm and dripping into your eyes?? Jack how do you change the pump? I know that with my 66 I'm lucky as the alternator is on the left side vs the right and I don't have A/C. I changed my Car Quest crapper out to the Carter today and completed the task in about 20 minutes and that included drinking a beer.
BTW a socket, short extension, swivel and then a long extension.
Dave
Jack how do you change the pump? I know that with my 66 I'm lucky as the alternator is on the left side vs the right and I don't have A/C. I changed my Car Quest crapper out to the Carter today and completed the task in about 20 minutes and that included drinking a beer. BTW a socket, short extension, swivel and then a long extension.
Dave
I'll answer that for the Jackster since he is not responding quickly at the moment. On the midyears with the alternator on the right side, you go through the wheel well with a looong extension.
Dave
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From: Clayton NC
That's why I said I'm lucky. See everyone knows the 66 is the best
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Jacks996
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From: eagle mountain lake tx
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(1) use the SHP-specific fuel pump for that L76 (pn 6440083), clocked a bit differently and flows a bit more.
(2) the above trick works like a charm, and the longer bolt might just be laying around since it is a common thread and length. JohnZ has a great pic showig the exact bolt location.
still not a fun job, with gas dribbling down your arm and into your eyes, not much room, etc.
(2) the above trick works like a charm, and the longer bolt might just be laying around since it is a common thread and length. JohnZ has a great pic showig the exact bolt location.
still not a fun job, with gas dribbling down your arm and into your eyes, not much room, etc.
I am used to fuel dribbling down my arm, I am an aircraft mechanic for American Airlines. Try skydrol running down your armpit sometime. phosphate ester based hydraulic fluid. Burns like crazy for a couple hours if you get it in you armpits or eyes.
Thanks again for the replys and the pics. I love the corvette forum
