What kind of fuel pump does a 235 have?

I have a ’58 235 engine (6 cylinder) in my ’49 3100. My ’58 Shop Manual shows separate diagrams for a 6-cylinder fuel pump and an 8-cylinder fuel pump. The fuel pump installed on my 6-cylinder engine is clearly the 8-cylinder model. At the time I purchased the truck, the engine was not running, but the fuel pump was working.

How to install a mechanical fuel pump on Chevy?

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Can a 1954 fuel pump work on a 1957 Stovebolt?

About 1/4th the cost of the 8-cylinder mechanical fuel pump (sell your used one on eBay). A 1954/55 fuel pump will work on that engine and the orientation of the fuel lines would be the same as the original (the 1957 and later 235/261 fuel-pump’s fuel lines are in a different orientation).

Is the fuel pump on a 6 cylinder truck?

The fuel pump installed on my 6-cylinder engine is clearly the 8-cylinder model. At the time I purchased the truck, the engine was not running, but the fuel pump was working. I know this because I watched it pump fuel into the glass filter and carburetor. This leaves me with several questions.

Can a 1954 fuel pump work on a 1957 engine?

A 1954/55 fuel pump will work on that engine and the orientation of the fuel lines would be the same as the original (the 1957 and later 235/261 fuel-pump’s fuel lines are in a different orientation). This might not make a difference to you, if your existing fuel lines are already matched up to a 1958 fuel pump.

What should the torque be on a fuel pump?

The fuel pump bolt torque specification is usually around 25 to 35 foot-pounds. Regardless of the model of the fuel pump, the best way to ensure the bolt is tightened properly is to use a torque wrench. To make sure the bolt stays in place, apply a small amount of thread-locking compound before reassembly.

Is the 235 fuel pump a splash oiler?

This might not make a difference to you, if your existing fuel lines are already matched up to a 1958 fuel pump. – If you have to stomp on your foot-pedal starter, either you, or your starter, or your engine, has a problem. – The 216 and early 235 engine are not “splash oilers” – this is a splash oiler. Re: 235 Fuel Pump? Thanks.