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03-15-2007, 04:56 PM | #1 |
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Fuel Pump Knock
My 68 has had a fuel pump noise ever since I swapped my 307 for an '86
305. I used the fuel pump and shaft from the 307 and it made knocking noises under load at slow speed. I got a new pump, but the noise remains. Any ideas??
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03-15-2007, 07:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
Fuel pump cam lobe worn?
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03-15-2007, 07:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
I don't think so. I haven't actually inspected the cam, but neither end of the pump shaft has irregular wear. Could that lobe be worn without the shaft showing any signs?
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03-15-2007, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
Iwould think there would be some sign of wear. Are you 100% sure the pump is the source of the noise. A little trick is a long card board tube like from gift wrap kinda make an impromto mechanic stethescope. RJ22
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03-16-2007, 05:20 AM | #5 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
I use a piece of long heater hose as a "stethoscope". You can heaer the noise coming directly from the pump housing. I chased this noise everywhere before I could finally isolate it.
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03-16-2007, 07:38 AM | #6 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
I suggest you changeout the fuel pump. Those things are known to make a knocking noise when the rocker gets worn in the pivot point. It will sound like a rod knock, soon.
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03-16-2007, 11:59 AM | #7 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
I replaced it about 2 weeks ago, but no change. I thought trying an '86 pump, but it has the provision for the return. Can I still use it if I cap the return?
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03-16-2007, 12:30 PM | #8 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
YES, you can cap the return.
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03-16-2007, 12:36 PM | #9 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
I may try that and see if my noise goes away. Thanks for help.
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07-30-2007, 11:08 AM | #10 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Knock
Dave:
Did you ever solve your fuel pump knock? My broomstick tells me that is where my knock is located. I found my all my other knocks- I learned that big cams and stock valve covers do not play well together.
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