Fuel pump replacement?

[Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

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. 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?

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

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