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Fuel pump question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by OrangeCJ5, Jun 3, 2005.

  1. Jun 3, 2005
    OrangeCJ5

    OrangeCJ5 Sponsor

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    Hey guys, I have a stupid question. I am in the middle of replacing my mechanical fuel pump on my V6 and I just wanted to ask a quick question to make sure I wasn't about to break anything. The pump doesn't seem to want to go all the way into the hole, it stops maybe 1/8" before coming in contact with the mounting surface and I can't get my head up there to see what it's hitting. Do I just need to thread in the nuts and tighten it down flush or is there some trick I am missing?

    Thanks,

    Mike
     
    OrangeCJ5, Jun 3, 2005
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Tighten away assuming you can push it up to the holes. Shouldn't be anything stopping it other than the lever hitting the cam. That's what makes it work.
     
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    barry

    barry Inquisitive Member

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    Sparky, just did this yesterday. Insert pump with the lever pointing slighty down, after lubing it. If you then push on the bottom of the pump, you will feel it hitting the cam lobe that makes it work and a springy resistance to your pushing. Insert bolts and slowly and evenly, tighten them up. You should be good to go.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Good description Barry. Been a while since I've done it but I recall mine doing the same thing.
     
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    OrangeCJ5

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    Barry,

    Thanks a ton! I will try that this afternoon as soon as I get home.

    Mike
     
    OrangeCJ5, Jun 3, 2005
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    barry

    barry Inquisitive Member

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    Sparky,

    The reply was supposed to go to Mike. Sorry I used the wrong name. :oops:
     
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    OrangeCJ5

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    Sparky and Barry,

    Everything worked perfectly, thanks again for the knowledge.

    Mike
     
    OrangeCJ5, Jun 4, 2005
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