How do I install the pushrod for a mechanical fuel pump?
How do I install the pushrod for a mechanical fuel pump?
Have an electric fuel pump that is being replaced by a mechanical. Right now there is a block off plate where the fuel pump goes. When I remove the plate is there a slot for the pushrod or any locating point where the pushrod goes. I don’t want this falling inside the engine.
What kind of fuel pump does a classic car use?
The standard mechanical fuel pumps found on classic cars are very reliable. With that said, nothing automotive lasts forever and at some point mechanical fuel pumps will fail. So, Most mechanical fuel pumps are used on older engines that have carburetors. Mechanical fuel pumps siphon fuel from the gas tank.
What is the part number for a fuel pump?
Fuel Pump Part Number: 89060639 Other Names: Module, Sender
How does a mechanical fuel pump work on a V8 engine?
Mechanical fuel pumps siphon fuel from the gas tank. It then pushes it to the carburetor when the engine is cranking or running. All mechanical fuel pumps used on inline six cylinder and V8 engines are diaphragm type. No adjustments or repairs are possible. The pump is operated by an eccentric lobe on the camshaft or the camshaft gear.
How big is the fuel pump push rod?
I have a 1970 SBC 350 block, new fuel lines, fuel pump and carb. I cannot get fuel to pump to the carb. I removed the fuel pump push rod. It measures 1/2″ X 5 1/4″. I does not seem to be engaging the fuel pump. The engine is barely more than stock. Is this the correct fuel pump push rod.
How do I install a mechanical fuel pump?
After installing the pump remove this bolt and put the short one back in. No way you can loose the push rod inside the block so just slide it up the drilled hole. It butts against the cam so you know the general direction of the hole. put grease on the push rod to hold it in place while you bolt the pump on.
Why is my fuel pump not hitting the pushrod?
The rod is not hitting the pump arm because there are not marks what so ever on it. Wrong pushrod 5 3/4 just measured one. I’ve had that fuel pump out at least 10 times, put grease in to hold the push rod up and knew it was bolting up right.
How do you install a fuel pump in a Camaro?
Thanks. stick a bolt in the hole in front of block and push the rod all the way up then install pump making sure the arm on pump is under rod then remove bolt from front of block and try.did you change rods or a different pump? I can recess the rod all the way up and I know my pump is going in all the way before I bolt it in.
