1973 Other Plymouth Models fuel pump

1973 PLYMOUTH
118,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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SANDIS73RR
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have removed bad fuel pump. how do I get new one installed? don't know how to get that lever under the pushrod
Jul 26, 2008 at 10:44 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Turn engine manualy while pushing up on rod as the cam turns off the excentric lobe then there will be room to replace pump. Hint rod will slip down so take a glob of bearing grease ansd apply to rod this will hold up.
Good luck
What model do you have?
Jul 26, 2008 at 11:13 AM
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SANDIS73RR
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73 Roadrunner, 400 4speed 3.91 sure grip. Thanks for the help, its in now.
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:35 PM
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