Comments on: i need to know how to install a fuel pump on a 1980 chevy truck?

By: stush30@verizon.net

stush30@verizon.net — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:47:47 +0000

I Merc’s answer is correct. have the pump gasket attached to the fuel pump and the two attaching bolts ready. Another way to hold the push rod , there are three verticle bolts at the right front of the engine around the the corner from the pump. Remove the lower bolt and replace with a bolt apprx half inch longer. Push the rod back in the block with your left finger. With light tension, lock this bolt aginst the push rod. Re bolt your fuel pump and remove lthe tension bolt and replace the original bolt.

By: Big B

Big B — Sat, 23 May 2009 05:33:32 +0000

The arm must be positioned under the rod. Most people use a short peace of hack saw blade to hold the rod up while arm is slipped in under the rod. It is easier said than done but it will work with a little practice.

By: R9 Ronaldo

R9 Ronaldo — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:38:02 +0000

Dont know just ask someone in your community that knows about mechanics. Hey do you know someone who has a Dodge Neon R/T ?

By: Imerc

Imerc — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:15:25 +0000

With the engine cold, coat the rod with grease and push it back up. It will stay up long enough to install the pump correctly.

By: Clayton B

Clayton B — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:07:48 +0000

The fuel pump may be broken by the sound of it the fuel guage sending unit is cracked open the pump may ned to be replaced