Re: Fuel pump replacement? (trying again)

[Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>]

For the stock mechanical pump, besides removing the alternator for
easier access, you just have to make sure the lever of the pump goes
UNDER the fuel pump eccentric on the camshaft. Just tilt the arm down
slightly when you insert it and you should be fine. A little permatex
ultra orange on the gasket and you'll be good to go. VERY easy job.

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert

On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM, Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx> 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
>