Bought a project car, going through it slowly as money permits. I'm not a mechanic, but can usually figure my way through with a manual.
It's a mish-mash of parts, a 68 with a 400 which the seller told me came from a mid-70's Trans Am.
Had a fuel delivery problem. Rebuilt the POS Holley, and had pulled the fuel pump.
Having a bear trying to reinstall the pump. Figured it was like all the others I've dealt with (not many), just slip it over the eccentric and you're good to go.
Now, I'm stopping to ask directions! I see some Pontiacs use a push rod to work the pump. The Chilton's book is pretty unclear as to what I've got and how to go about it.
Have I screwed myself? Tell me there's some easy trick to getting this bastard back in, PLEASE! I don't want to spend this years project money taking it in for someone else to fix.
Fuel pump is fairly easy. No rod. Slip arm in under eccentric. Get mounting close to block(it's going to be at a bit of a downward angle). [censored] it to one side to get one bolt started. Then rotate it into place and install second bolt. Don't forget the gasket and I always put a little grease on the top of the arm.
If you have never done it before it feels funny the first time you install. Thie is because you have to compress the diaphram/spring when tightning. One trick, get a mirror to look into the port before you install to get a feel for where the cam is situated. Mentally this will make you feel better before you insert and start cranking down.
