I want to replace the gasket in my fuel pump....I went to napa today and the guy gave me two gaskets and both look to be wrong!!

Is there any trick to removing the pump other than removing the bottom bolt and top nut .......and does anyone have a part # for the proper gasket!!

Thanks

 

Should look like this...


How does yours compare? These are pretty standard for Olds V8s.

Remove the fuel lines first, then take the bolts out a little at a time, alternating from top to bottom.
I think you should rotate the crankshaft at the balancer bolt so that the eccentric is away from the actuator arm (for least pressure on the atuator arm).
NOTE where the arm goes and how the pump 'tilts' as it comes off so you know how to put the new one back in.
Use some permatex on the new gasket before installation but clean the mounting surfaces with thinner and alcohol before hand.

 

Autozone shows availability of this item over the counter for $1.59. If NAPA doesn't have it, any of the next five auto parts stores you might stop in certainly should.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-iqa8cZ8vdbt

 

Thanks guys....got one ordered!
So If I just un-bolt this it does not just pull right out.....
Hope I dont mess this up!!!!!

 

Ok what is "the eccentric is away from the actuator arm " I have no idea care to explain???
Ive used the search tool to see what I could find and nothing about the removal of this....anyone have any info??

 

You should look in your Chassis Service Manual.



Observe that in this picture, the fuel pump actuator arm is resting on the "low side" of the eccentric, minimizing the force on the arm.

- Eric

 

Thanks MD....I was just looking at the online manual...but I was in the wrong section ...Thanks!!

 

You're welcome!

 

Removed the fuel pump today and it looks like the oil is comming out the two little holes!!! I looked it up on the NAPA website got the part number..but no price any idea on the price???
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Around here, NAPA gets $24 to $28, depending on the exact pump.

- Eric

 

Thanks for all the help guys....I replaced the fuel pump today and I also replaced the top rad hose!!!
I hope thats the last of the oil leaks....now I hope to enjoy this car over the summer...problem free!!!

 

You just jinxed yourself.

- Eric

 

I have read some where if you bring number one cylinder to TDC, this will make it easier to install the fuel pump. Is this true? on a 72 olds 455.

 

It's been a long time since I installed a fuel pump, but if you can look into the hole with the pump out, just make sure the low spot on the lobe is on the top and you should be good to go.