[Chrysler300] Changing a fuel pump - Thanks

[John <spiers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the advice to all about the fuel pump.  I even got a call from George Riehl offering assistance!  
   
  It was a combination of the pushrod having fallen downwards, and the tight clearance of the rearward bolt that caused a minor headache in replacing the fuel pump.
   
  Also, George strongly recommended that I replace the pushrod, as he explained that it wears down, and does not allow the fuel pump to stroke fully.  He said it is a normal NAPA item.
   
  The car is now running fine!  Again, thanks.
   
  John Spiers.

"John J. Hertog" <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  Hi John,

What has more than likely happened is that the fuel pump PUSHROD has moved
downwards; you need to move it back up and insert the arm of the fuel pump
under it . One trick that has worked for me in the past is removing the
pushrod completely (there is a fitting that threads into the block that
must be removed first, then the pushrod drops down out of the block. Then
put grease on the pushrod, and stick it back up there, the grease will hold
it in place. Hope this helps

John

-----Original Message-----
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of John
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 4:03 PM
To: Chrysler 300 Club, Int'l
Subject: [Chrysler300] Changing a fuel pump

Hey -

I'm in the middle of changing out a defective fuel pump on my '64 - I've
removed the old pump. I'm having a heck of a time putting on the new one -
I compared it to the old one, and everything is the same - bolt pattern,
lever length and angle, yet I cannot thread both bolts in, especially the
one more rearward.

Am I missing something obvious? If I tighten the 'more forward' bolt,
the rear one will not align, and the whole pump appears to cock somewhat.

Thanks,
John Spiers
Lake Worth FL


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