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68 TT · 08-07-2013, 05:27 PM

A little late but maybe it will help the next guy who finds this thread.

Putting the timing mark on TDC will put the fuel pump eccentric on the low spot making it far easier to install the mechanical fuel pump.

I also use a magnetic pick up tool on the pushrod to hold it back so you can get the end of the fuel pump arm behind it. Once in place you can easily pull the pick up tool off the pushrod with the fuel pump in place. After that that bolts go in easily.

08-07-2013, 05:27 PM	#11
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,563	Re: Anyone replace their fuel pump? A little late but maybe it will help the next guy who finds this thread. Putting the timing mark on TDC will put the fuel pump eccentric on the low spot making it far easier to install the mechanical fuel pump. I also use a magnetic pick up tool on the pushrod to hold it back so you can get the end of the fuel pump arm behind it. Once in place you can easily pull the pick up tool off the pushrod with the fuel pump in place. After that that bolts go in easily. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars