putting in a fuel pump
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Racer
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putting in a fuel pump
I am going to put in a new fuel pump. Do you guys have any tips or tricks for it? I just thought I would ask since it took me quite a few hours to put on a new motor mount. 
Also do what kind of gasket sealer should I use on it?
thanks
Jeff
Also do what kind of gasket sealer should I use on it?thanks
Jeff
Racer
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use a pair of pliers or vise grips or something to grip the rubber lines so gase doesnt keep pouring out from your tank when you undo the lines. im in the same boat as you, im gonna do mine soon, if you get to yours before i do let us all know how it went. Gosh, I like, using, comma's, alot. LOL
Instructor
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I changed mine 6 months ago, with the help of corvetteforum !
I hooked up the fuel lines to the pump first,because of less
access below the pump.
Trick was to use thick grease on the push rod to keep it
up in there ,while putting the pump in place.
I just used a thin coat red RTV on the gasket. No leaks yet !
There are other tips in the archives of corvetteforum.
I hooked up the fuel lines to the pump first,because of less
access below the pump.
Trick was to use thick grease on the push rod to keep it
up in there ,while putting the pump in place.
I just used a thin coat red RTV on the gasket. No leaks yet !
There are other tips in the archives of corvetteforum.
Melting Slicks
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Ez way. Go to TDC (gives the rod more room to go up). Put vise-grip on line. Remove pump. Get a hack saw blade and put it in front (towards you) of the pump rod. Now just put the pump in, the blade acts like a shoe horn. Now just pull the blade out. No mess...
Last edited by mvftw; Mar 25, 2005 at 02:17 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Cumberland PA
Originally Posted by EVIL_GRIM
use a pair of pliers or vise grips or something to grip the rubber lines so gase doesnt keep pouring out from your tank when you undo the lines.
Drifting
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From: San Francisco, CA
Like others have said- clamp lines and hold the pushrod in place. I bought a pair of "mechanical fingers" at sears for 5.99 and they were very helpful for holding the pushrod in place. This is the tool that is a long cable with a pronged grabber that comes out one end.
The new pump should come with a gasket. Make sure to use line flare nut wrenches rather than a crescent wrench on the line or you will strip it. Basically easy job.
The new pump should come with a gasket. Make sure to use line flare nut wrenches rather than a crescent wrench on the line or you will strip it. Basically easy job.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
The first time I did a fuel pump on a Corvette, looked the situation over & pulled the right front tire & used long extensions. Have posted that tip many times. Esp. for A/C.
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Couldn't agree with Ganey more!!! If you're working in your garage, or driveway, pull the right front tire. Lots more room to get at the pump and rubber fuel lines. Also, you can access the fuel pump bolts with a ratchet extension from the wheel well. Access to the rubber fuel hoses (where they meet the steel lines along the frame) is also much easier.
Tom
Tom
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there is a bolt on the front of the engine, in front of the fuel pump. take this out and put a longer bolt in its place to hold the fuel pump push rod in place so it doesn't pop out....just remember to take it out and put back the shorter one with thread sealant on the threads...
Melting Slicks
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Make sure the push rod is in the "UP" position when installing the new pump. Crank the motor around until you fill it move up in the block. If not (didn't realize this the 1st time I did a fuel pump), the rod forces on the pump arm and fights you all the way. Makes for a bad day. 
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
there is a bolt on the front of the engine, in front of the fuel pump. take this out and put a longer bolt in its place to hold the fuel pump push rod in place so it doesn't pop out....just remember to take it out and put back the shorter one with thread sealant on the threads...