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LUV2XCLR8 · 07-27-2004, 08:04 PM

I HAVE TO PUT A FUEL PUMP ON MY 70 STEPSIDE, IT HAS A BIG OL 250.

HOW HARD IS IT, TIPS, TRICKS, SECRETS, SOMEONE ENLIGHTIN ME.

**Palf70Step** · 07-27-2004, 08:21 PM

Easier than a V-8.. No goofy rod to worry about. Mine took about 30 mins and that's because I wanted to clean it up real good. Two fuel lines, two bolts .

shuttermutt · 07-27-2004, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Two fuel lines, two bolts.

...and two beeeeers!

(props to ol' George and those Destroyers)

toddtheodd · 07-27-2004, 10:53 PM

If the tank is still in the cab, get some hose clamps (plastic locking pliers) to squeeze the hose off at the tank. If you don't you will drain the tank out when you take the fuel line off of the fuel pump.
Todd

GMC AMI · 07-28-2004, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuttermutt

...and two beeeeers!

(props to ol' George and those Destroyers)

Hey,I thought it was { one bourbon, one scotch and one beer }
ol" George must have had one too many and was seeing double!

A few 72's · 07-29-2004, 12:31 AM

Have not changed a 6 Cyl, but would recomend placing a filter in the rubber hose between the frame and the pump to keep trash out of the new pump. I use the small semi-clear plactic Frams on my V-8's, not sure of the part number.
If you don't have the pliers like Todd sugested, have a old spark plug present and just shove it in the hose as soon as you take it loose.

07-27-2004, 08:04 PM	#1
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07-27-2004, 08:21 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Easier than a V-8.. No goofy rod to worry about. Mine took about 30 mins and that's because I wanted to clean it up real good. Two fuel lines, two bolts . __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-29-2004, 12:31 AM	#6
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 703	Have not changed a 6 Cyl, but would recomend placing a filter in the rubber hose between the frame and the pump to keep trash out of the new pump. I use the small semi-clear plactic Frams on my V-8's, not sure of the part number. If you don't have the pliers like Todd sugested, have a old spark plug present and just shove it in the hose as soon as you take it loose. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-27-2004, 10:53 PM	#4
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	If the tank is still in the cab, get some hose clamps (plastic locking pliers) to squeeze the hose off at the tank. If you don't you will drain the tank out when you take the fuel line off of the fuel pump. Todd



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