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cooter914 · 10-24-2006, 12:34 AM

OK. I searched and couldn't find a good answer to my first ignorant question.

FWIW I have primarily played with motorcycles for the last 15 or so years. These have gravity fed fuel systems.

I have my 68 with a 307 and Rochester 2G carb. I wanted to start with a clean slate so ordered new fuel tank, sending unit and pump. All lines have been taken off and cleaned out.

QUESTION.

Do I have to prime the fuel pump or should it take off on it's own?

I will now duck and cover with my new dunce cap firmly seated on my head.

Joe67 · 10-24-2006, 07:36 AM

No priming necessary for the block mounted fuel pump.
You'll need something to hold the 'tongue' up while you bolt in the new pump though

cooter914 · 10-24-2006, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe67

No priming necessary for the block mounted fuel pump.
You'll need something to hold the 'tongue' up while you bolt in the new pump though

OK. I give up. I assume you mean the pushrod. So, how would I accomplish this? A 3 inch ice dagger which will later melt and destroy the evidence?

cdowns · 10-24-2006, 01:18 PM

i always just put wheel grease on the pushrod to keep it up in place// when disconnecting the supply line from the tank to the pump it's good to have a short piece of rubber hose to slip over it and a vise grip to pinch it with especially if the tank is full

sneakysnake · 10-24-2006, 01:35 PM

Hacksaw blade works

jimmydean · 10-24-2006, 03:16 PM

I have yet to replace a pump and not get gas on me/the ground/you name it.

I end up spending about 20 minutes trying to get the push rod up and out of the way too. I will try whell grease, never thought of that

msgross · 10-24-2006, 03:56 PM

My 327 block has a bolt on the front face of the block that once removed accepts a longer bolt to hold the pushrod in the up position. Made it 100% easier to change the pump than it ever has before.

Yeller68 · 10-24-2006, 04:47 PM

2nd on the wheel bearing grease. That has worked for me in the past.

jacobs · 10-24-2006, 06:34 PM

Using a longer bolt is much faster and easier. You don't have to remove the plate from under the fuel pump and replace it's gasket.

chevyboy55 · 10-24-2006, 08:20 PM

I third the bolt method.

**VetteVet** · 10-24-2006, 08:24 PM

If you just roll the camshaft over till the pushrod lobe is on the drivers side of the engine you can get the pump started by putting the plunger arm against the rod and holding the pump up to the engine while you start the mount bolts. I think the cam position is at zero on the dampener mark for no. 1 or else no. six.

cooter914 · 10-25-2006, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

My 327 block has a bolt on the front face of the block that once removed accepts a longer bolt to hold the pushrod in the up position. Made it 100% easier to change the pump than it ever has before.

Do all SBC's have this? I'll probably attempt this tomorrow if it stays above freezing out.

msgross · 10-25-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooter914

Do all SBC's have this? I'll probably attempt this tomorrow if it stays above freezing out.

not sure...mine is a 68 SBC 327cid. good luck

jacobs · 10-25-2006, 05:43 PM

I've never seen one that didn't and I've seen a lot of them. That hole was originally used for the front motor mounts on 55-57 Chevy pickups and cars.

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2006, 05:44 PM

I'm almost positive all SBC do have it... I just di an engine swap on a 98 chevy today with a 350, it even had the hole... no pump, but it had the hole.

cooter914 · 10-29-2006, 04:59 PM

IT'S ALIVE

I replaced the tank last Wed. Didn't get to touch her again till today.

Replaced pump and lines. Used a small screwdriver to hold the pushrod in until the pump tang was in the hole. Dumped about 3 gallons on the ground from diferrent issues.

She fired and ran like a champ. took her around the neighborhood a bit (no plates yet). Then took the wife for another lap and lost the brakes

.

Added a bit of brake fluid and drove her around in reverse for a bit and voila. Brakes.

Tomorrow I'll go for insurance and try to get her inspected. Hopefully I'll get to drive her to work a couple times before the week is out.

Thanks for the help so far.

msgross · 10-29-2006, 05:01 PM

KY has inspections! What has this world come to!! I want to get my Indiana plates back so I can avoid all inspections in PA!

cooter914 · 10-29-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

KY has inspections! What has this world come to!! I want to get my Indiana plates back so I can avoid all inspections in PA!

Only when you bring a veficle in from out of state. Then just pay and go each year.

10-24-2006, 12:34 AM	#1
cooter914 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: winchester, ky Posts: 36	Fuel pump replacement OK. I searched and couldn't find a good answer to my first ignorant question. FWIW I have primarily played with motorcycles for the last 15 or so years. These have gravity fed fuel systems. I have my 68 with a 307 and Rochester 2G carb. I wanted to start with a clean slate so ordered new fuel tank, sending unit and pump. All lines have been taken off and cleaned out. QUESTION. Do I have to prime the fuel pump or should it take off on it's own? I will now duck and cover with my new dunce cap firmly seated on my head. __________________ 68 1/2 ton long bed 307 & 3 on the tree

10-24-2006, 07:36 AM	#2
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10-24-2006, 01:18 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Fuel pump replacement i always just put wheel grease on the pushrod to keep it up in place// when disconnecting the supply line from the tank to the pump it's good to have a short piece of rubber hose to slip over it and a vise grip to pinch it with especially if the tank is full __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-24-2006, 01:35 PM	#5
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Fuel pump replacement Hacksaw blade works

10-24-2006, 03:16 PM	#6
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Fuel pump replacement I have yet to replace a pump and not get gas on me/the ground/you name it. I end up spending about 20 minutes trying to get the push rod up and out of the way too. I will try whell grease, never thought of that

10-24-2006, 03:56 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Fuel pump replacement My 327 block has a bolt on the front face of the block that once removed accepts a longer bolt to hold the pushrod in the up position. Made it 100% easier to change the pump than it ever has before. Attached Images

10-24-2006, 04:47 PM	#8
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: Fuel pump replacement 2nd on the wheel bearing grease. That has worked for me in the past.

10-24-2006, 06:34 PM	#9
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: Fuel pump replacement Using a longer bolt is much faster and easier. You don't have to remove the plate from under the fuel pump and replace it's gasket.

10-24-2006, 08:20 PM	#10
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Fuel pump replacement I third the bolt method.

10-24-2006, 08:24 PM	#11
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: Fuel pump replacement If you just roll the camshaft over till the pushrod lobe is on the drivers side of the engine you can get the pump started by putting the plunger arm against the rod and holding the pump up to the engine while you start the mount bolts. I think the cam position is at zero on the dampener mark for no. 1 or else no. six. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

10-25-2006, 05:43 PM	#14
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: Fuel pump replacement I've never seen one that didn't and I've seen a lot of them. That hole was originally used for the front motor mounts on 55-57 Chevy pickups and cars.

10-25-2006, 05:44 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Fuel pump replacement I'm almost positive all SBC do have it... I just di an engine swap on a 98 chevy today with a 350, it even had the hole... no pump, but it had the hole.

10-29-2006, 04:59 PM	#16
cooter914 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: winchester, ky Posts: 36	Re: Fuel pump replacement IT'S ALIVE I replaced the tank last Wed. Didn't get to touch her again till today. Replaced pump and lines. Used a small screwdriver to hold the pushrod in until the pump tang was in the hole. Dumped about 3 gallons on the ground from diferrent issues. She fired and ran like a champ. took her around the neighborhood a bit (no plates yet). Then took the wife for another lap and lost the brakes . Added a bit of brake fluid and drove her around in reverse for a bit and voila. Brakes. Tomorrow I'll go for insurance and try to get her inspected. Hopefully I'll get to drive her to work a couple times before the week is out. Thanks for the help so far. __________________ 68 1/2 ton long bed 307 & 3 on the tree

10-29-2006, 05:01 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Fuel pump replacement KY has inspections! What has this world come to!! I want to get my Indiana plates back so I can avoid all inspections in PA!



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