73 Fuel Pump Install
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73 Fuel Pump Install
Any tricks to this? I have read in the manual that you should remove the bolt in the front of the block near the pump and run a 2" bolt in it's place to hold the rod in place and then remove the old pump. Are there any other tricks or problems I might run into?
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Spend a little extra and replace the fuel hose with a correct "S" shaped hose and the proper clamps when you do the job. I forgot to install the paper gasket and blew oil all down the side of the engine oil pan, starter, and bell housing. If the push rod falls out, use some thick grease (wheel bearing) and that should hold it in place. No smoking and don't use a breakable shop light! 
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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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A neat trick I use. Put the fuel pump rod in the freeze w/ the grease on it for about 30 minutes or so. Won't slide at ALL till it thaws out.
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73 Pump install
I learned a few things on this job I thought I'd share.
1. First jack the front up so that the motor is higher than the gas tank that helps to minimize the fuel loss.
2. The other thing I would suggest is that you have something to put in the fuel line ie: a bolt, golf tee or something that you can clamp. I tried the vice grips because I didn't care if I destroyed the hose but I didn't have much success so I stuck a bolt in and clamped it with a hose clamp and that worked.
3. Have some oil dry ready and some rags.
4. The bolt in the front of the pump worked great in holding up the push rod.
Thanks for all the help. Pump was bad and I think that the hoses were collapsing as well. Car runs great now.
1. First jack the front up so that the motor is higher than the gas tank that helps to minimize the fuel loss.
2. The other thing I would suggest is that you have something to put in the fuel line ie: a bolt, golf tee or something that you can clamp. I tried the vice grips because I didn't care if I destroyed the hose but I didn't have much success so I stuck a bolt in and clamped it with a hose clamp and that worked.
3. Have some oil dry ready and some rags.
4. The bolt in the front of the pump worked great in holding up the push rod.
Thanks for all the help. Pump was bad and I think that the hoses were collapsing as well. Car runs great now.
