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