Could use some help with tips on replacing the mechanical fuel pump on a 69 Lemans 350 V8. The fuel pump is located driver side and very hard to reach from above or below. I removed the alternator so I could gain access from the top to the two bolts holding the fuel pump in place.
I was able to remove the old fuel pump. The challenge I am having is installing the new fuel pump. I can get the fuel pump lever above the cam shaft but can not get it in place. I have managed to get one bolt started on the left side of the fuel pump. I then tried to get the right bolt started but can not line up the bolt to the thread as the pump lever is very firm.
As i mentioned earlier, the space I am working in is very tight. Should I be removing other parts to gain better access? Any thoughts, pictures, diagrams or videos are appreciated.
Thanks!
I was able to remove the old fuel pump. The challenge I am having is installing the new fuel pump. I can get the fuel pump lever above the cam shaft but can not get it in place. I have managed to get one bolt started on the left side of the fuel pump. I then tried to get the right bolt started but can not line up the bolt to the thread as the pump lever is very firm.
As i mentioned earlier, the space I am working in is very tight. Should I be removing other parts to gain better access? Any thoughts, pictures, diagrams or videos are appreciated.
Thanks!