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  1. afwrench

    afwrench Formula Junior

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    #1 afwrench, Aug 28, 2021
    Hi guys a bit of an adventure with my fuel pump install. The WSM is of limited value here in my opinion. Taking apart the interior is OK. The pumps are under quite a bit of spring compression. This makes un screwing the retaining ring difficult without the special tool. I used a punch and hammer to get them off. Drivers side not too bad a bit fiddly but doable. The hard part is to compress the new pump down and get the ring started.The passenger side was problematic as it was not possible to remove the ring once it was unscrewed due to interference with the bulkhead.Perhaps my tank is a bit out of position but it was a no go. I ended up cutting the ring and then smoothing a couple of the ribs on the outside of the new ring for clearance. All together now but not without a bit of head scratching. By the way when I accessed the old pumps they were not leaking a bit.But now I dont have to think about it.Happy to answer any questions . Mike
     
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  2. afwrench

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    #2 afwrench, Aug 30, 2021
    Figured out why I had some trouble with the pumps. My gas tank is a bit to far forward. Do not know why but the holes for access through the top of the bulkhead do not line up with the pumps causing some interference. Not enough attention paid when the tank was installed. Mike
     
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    #3 afwrench, Sep 5, 2021
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    No photos but I do think that the tank had been moved in the past. Where is the best place to get the proper tool? Thanks,Mike
     
  4. brogenville

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    #4 brogenville, Sep 5, 2021
    Who claimed what now? The job is already done...

    I'm very grateful to have knowledgeable people like yourself on these forums, but please don't berate others for being amateurs. Almost everyone on this forum is an amateur when it comes to working on cars. Doesn't mean they're useless or deserving of an insult.
     
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    #5 brogenville, Sep 5, 2021
    Ok, I follow your logic now. I didn't get from the above that the job wasn't compete.

    I think the ship may have sailed on not giving advice. :)

    (Don't get defensive - I'm just having a giggle.)
     
  6. tazandjan

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    #6 tazandjan, Sep 5, 2021
    Robin- RickK/Dick Darlington (same person) was permabanned.
     
  7. afwrench

    afwrench Formula Junior

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    #7 afwrench, Sep 6, 2021
    I took no offense. For the record ,Afwrench harkens back to my days as a "professional" mechanic in the USAF. I have worked in the engine room of tugboats in NY harbor ,built custom motorcycles and fixed farm equipment in the midwest. I then became a dentist and so with 50+yrs of fixing stuff, big small and in between, I feel I have about as much experience as most.My method was the same as a previous poster. My questions usually are related to things I have not encountered before. As an old guy I like to proceed with caution in unfamiliar waters. BTW I ordered a tool just to check my work.I will let all know if it is a worthwhile purchase. All the best to both pros and amateurs alike Mike
     
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