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classiclover

08-11-2026 @ 12:24 PM

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Hello again

Follow on from previous discussion topic

I just got my rebuilt fuel pump and having difficulty gettin it to seat . The pump arm seems to be hitting the push rod preventing the pump from seating fully. I am sure there are recommended steps to do this. Thanks for the help in advance

Dale

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08-11-2026 @ 4:48 PM

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There are a couple of things you can do to make the installation of the fuel pump go more easily:

Make sure the pushrod is at the lowest point of its travel. You can rotate the engine to accomplish this by placing the transmission in high gear and moving the vehicle forward and backward until the pushrod is at the bottom of its stroke.

Tip the front of the fuel pump down relative to its rear and be sure the cup on the lever arm fits over the end of the pushrod. Once the lever arm cup is properly located, you can simply place the pump body flush to its mounting surface and install the mounting bolts.

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08-11-2026 @ 4:51 PM

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Dale, first off, it would be helpful to continue a thread rather than to start a new one on the same subject.
Your fuel pump's arm is spring loaded, actuated by the pushrod. It must be confirmed that it is firmly seated on the rod, but you can certainly crank the engine a few degrees, turning the cam lower, to lessen the spring load on the pump arm for installation.

Alan

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08-11-2026 @ 8:52 PM

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Thanks for the hints. I will follow the advice on correct use of the threads Thanks to all

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08-12-2026 @ 5:07 AM

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For whatever it’s worth, in my opinion you properly started a new thread. This was a new question, on the tricks of installing a fuel pump. I think the Forum is an easier read this way.

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08-12-2026 @ 6:19 AM

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I have found that removing the fuel pump stand, installing the pump to the stand and the installing that assembly to the engine is a "can't miss" way of doing this task.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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08-13-2026 @ 9:05 AM

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Mike,
It took me years to figure out taking off the fuel pump stand made the job so much easier!

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08-14-2026 @ 12:59 PM

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Thanks Mike Why didnt I think of that. Great idea

Dale

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08-16-2026 @ 11:31 AM

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Gents

I have been advised by a friend that I should change the push rod. First time that has been suggested Not sure what wears out. How would I check it

Dale

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08-16-2026 @ 11:53 AM

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Dale, friends can sometimes give poor advice. If you follow the advice given here, no problemo.

Alan

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