Apologize if this is in the wrong forum, but allow me to ask: OK, for those that have been following my other Post, recently picked up this truly clean, original 64 Olds. F85 Deluxe, V8 330. The carb is at the "rebuild shop", so I figured I would change points system and fuel pump. Picked those up at Summit (45 min. away from me). Started to remove the "old pump" and this thing being the original was a little tricky. The pump mount bolts weren't bad, little PB and they backed right out. The "Fuel Line" (metal top) would not move at all where it was mounted to the pump and soaked all night with PB, nothing. So I took the pump off with line still connected and took it over to the vise. Heat, more PB, Heat, more PB, this thing is not coming off. So, I figured I would take the pump "fittings" off, the ones that screw into the pump for the fuel line connections. Nothing, PB, Heat, PB, Heat; these are also not budding.

Next, figured I'll just pick up some "new connectors".

Q. The connectors I'm finding don't have the same configuration, bend to them as the "original". I'm sure I can figure some type of connection out, but are these 90-degree connectors (original) available?

Appreciate all the past and future replies.

 

I don't know about the fittings and it sounds like you are trying the correct methods to break it loose. The seize is usually between the tubing nut and the tube, not the threads into the pump.

If you are replacing the point system with electronic, if you haven't done so check this site as quite a few of us don't care for the electronic conversion and yet some do. IMO there isn't much to gain from the electronic conversion but there is reliability and originality to be lost.

 

I'm surprised you weren't able to loosen that fuel line by using your bench vise. You have the right idea though, PB Blaster, heat, repeat. Try using a steel brush on the seized fuel line fitting after you spray it with PB Blaster. This should loosen up any oxidation and rust. Good luck. 👍

 

Appreciate the reply: First, for now, going to keep the "Point System", easy to install and go from there. As I noted, I just picked up the Olds, she runs ok, but doing a typical fluid, filter, point, carb, and fuel pump repair, replace, then I'll see what I've got. Second, I was also surprised to find the "fittings" going into the pump itself were seized. I'll be checking out fittings at the local parts store, and if they don't have them, I'll make a trip to Summit.

 

Did the steel brush, asctually put a wire brush on a drill and hit it with that. I like you have no idea "why" these will not budge. Actually put so much pressure when it was in the vice, I somewhat damaged one of the fitting (egg shape), so, new fitting it is and I hope I find the ones that have the 90-degree bend to them, I should attach some pics, maybe later.

 

Egg shaping the nut putting in PB and re-egging it in the other directions a few times may break it loose.

 

^^^THIS^^^

Make sure you post a pic or two.

 

I'll get some pics, but while I am here, how does one post a pic of their car on their profile?