Mid-1980s 350 Fuel Pump Rod Won't Rise

1935 GMC

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i bought a motor that had been partly disassembled.. i went to put in the new fuel pump because the other was missing.. i cant seem to get the fuel rod to go up so i can insert the lever(pump) and quick tips on how to get it up without bending and ruining the rod.. many thanks

edit: forgot to mention its a mid 80's 350 .. thanks

Jan 28, 2006 at 12:04 PM

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ok the fuel pump rod is in the way. Rotate the crank shaft. This will move the cams lob out of the way. Once you do this the rod will go further in. Rotate the crank until the rod is in enough to install the pump.As a hint put grease on the rod so when you push it up it stays :wink: PS. a pair of needle nose pliers works well to grab the rod and move it up

Jan 29, 2006 at 8:51 AM

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Rotate the crankshaft until the cam lobe moves clear and the fuel-pump pushrod can travel farther inward, then install the pump. Grease the rod so it stays raised, and use needle-nose pliers to lift it carefully without bending it.

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The owner of a partly disassembled mid-1980s 350 small-block Chevy could not raise the fuel-pump pushrod enough to install a replacement mechanical fuel pump. The expert advised rotating the crankshaft to move the cam lobe out of the way, greasing the rod so it stays up, and using needle-nose pliers to raise it.

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Mid-1980s 350 Fuel Pump Rod Won't Rise

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