RE: Fuel pump replacement? (trying again)

[Jeff Adams <ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

No need to drain the tank...just squeeze the rubber line before the pump 
with a pair of vise-grips, but not too tightly. Or you can unhook the 
line and prop it up so it won't drain... I have done both.

Jim Altemose wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Sorry for the problems.  Hopefully this works better; Gmail challenges.
> 
> The fuel pump on my 383 powered 63 Polara 500 gave up the ghost.  Fun
> 20 mile rope-tow ride behind my friend's Yukon to get home.
> 
> Two questions:
> 
> 1. The car is all very stock.  Any opinions on whether to look for a
> stock M-2769S, or upgrade to after-market Edelbrock or other?
> 
> 2. Seems straight forward but I haven't changed a fuel pump before.
> Any tricks to be aware of?  I have a full tank; can I disconnect the
> pump and quickly plug the hose with a golf tee or something, or do I
> really need to drain the tank?  Any other gotchas?  Should I use a
> gasket sealer, and if so, what?
> 
> As always, thanks.
> 
> - Jim
> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> '71 Bronco



Jeff Adams
64 Polara


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