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1984 Dodge 600 mechanical fuel pump replacement

Tiny
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  • 1984 DODGE 600
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 65,000 MILES
Hello,

I am in the process of replacing a mechanical fuel pump for my 84 dodge 600 (2.6l). I have the pump unbolted but. When I attempt to pull it from the engine block it stops short about 1/4 inch from clearing the two bolts. It feels like metal on metal blocking from the inside. It gets more tight the further I pull it out.

I have the replacement pump trying to visualize what might be holding it back. My guess is the rocker arm is hanging up on something I obviously can't see.

Also, I removed the spring from the pump thinking that some flexibilty in the rocker arm might be an issue. No luck.

Currently, I have the pump out as far as it will go, just waiting for some insight.

Any suggestions, special tools, etc?

Thank you for your time.

Philip Youngman
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 6:34 PM

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Tiny
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I remember the problem but not the solution. You might try sticking the pump most of the way back in then turning the engine half a revolution and trying again. The lever might be catching on the lobe that runs it.
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 7:02 PM
Tiny
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Bingo! That was it. You just saved me from dringing too much beer before the end of the project!
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
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I knew I had to be good for something!
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 10:24 PM

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