actuator rod on fuel pump
 

I remember hearing that the rod needs to be held up, when I removed the pump it was down, is it suppose to be protruding straight out? It looks like it is in the right position to me, if it is not how do I get it up? Do I have to crank the engine or can I pull it up manually?

The fuel pump rod slides in a hole very much like a lifter does. The hole is angled downward though, so it slides down when the fuel pump is removed. It can't fall all of the way out because of the plate. What you need to do is push it back up with your finger and, "while holding it up" against the cam, turn the engine over (by hand with a ratchet/socket) until it is as high as it will go. Then remove the bolt on the front of the block (it isn't holding anything, it just a plug) Insert a longer bolt into that hole (gently) and it will hold the rod up. After you install the pump remove the long bolt before turning the engine over. Be sure to put the short bolt back or you will have an oil leak.

thanks longhair. But I have one more question how do I go about manually cranking the engine, I figured I needed to put a socket down on the crankshaft bolt, but had a heck of a time trying to get it to move, am I doing it right?

never mind i got it just had to put some more muscle into it. :rolleyes: