Mechanical Fuel Pump Question

[GaRys69]

Just put a pushrod into the block. And depending on where the fuel pump lobe is at the time will determine how much effort will be needed to slide the fuel pump arm under the pushrod as you bolt the pump on.

[blackmagik3]

Ok I'll grab a pushrod and put it into the block, as well as a fuel pump mounting plate. Last question...Should I be able to activate the fuel pump by hand? It seems as if it's stuck, but it may just be that I'm not strong enough.

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by GaRys69

Just put a pushrod into the block. And depending on where the fuel pump lobe is at the time will determine how much effort will be needed to slide the fuel pump arm under the pushrod as you bolt the pump on.

You can turn the eng over by hand until the the lobe is on the flat side then the rod will be up into the block

Originally Posted by blackmagik3

Ok I'll grab a pushrod and put it into the block, as well as a fuel pump mounting plate. Last question...Should I be able to activate the fuel pump by hand? It seems as if it's stuck, but it may just be that I'm not strong enough.

It is hard to push the lever by hand.

[blackmagik3]

Perfect! Thanks for all your help guys.