Re: Starter drag?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/1/18 12:48:53

I'd be surprised if there was anything substantive in the shop manual about installing a fuel pump, it's just one of those intuitively obvious things as long as you don't get it cocked and try to use superhuman force with the wrench (or of course, it it's the wrong pump). It can be a bit easier (but not necessary) if you move the cam lobe away from the lever to reduce the compression of the diaphram spring as you tighten it. Just insert the pump (right side up, of course), lever against the cam lobe, and tighen evenly both sides to pull the flange up to the block. If it fails to function normally and the pump is internally OK, two causes might be wear in the pump pivot shaft and arms, or a worn lobe on the camshaft.