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  1. Matt S

    Mechanical fuel pump replacement

    Honestly both top and bottom. I think if I'd done it a few times I could do it from the top. I'm not sure I can count my 3 tries as more than one... If I wasn't trying to rush, it was pretty easy. I just ran into not getting the rod out and then forgetting the gasket. It's not given me any...
  2. Matt S

    Mechanical fuel pump replacement

    I eventually got the pump on. I'm saying eventually because I'm still tweaking the fuel output line so that it doesn't leak. That thing is on there tight! I had to take the plate off and the rod slid right out. I'm not sure how it got jammed where it was. I rotated the engine to pull the...
  3. Matt S

    Mechanical fuel pump replacement

    I tried the needle nose but that didn't get the rod to move. I see the two bolts for the cover plate. I'll try that tonight. Thanks for the advice. I'll let you know how it goes.
  4. Matt S

    Mechanical fuel pump replacement

    I'm in the process of changing a leaking mechanical fuel pump. I have the pump off but I can't seem to get the rod to move back into the engine. It appears to be pinned to the outer mounting surface. I've tried rotating the engine but I can't get it to move. Am I missing something obvious?
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