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Newbie From Midlothian, Va. 71 Cutlass Convertible
Hello everyone. I was searching for some tips on replacing the fuel pump on my 71 Cutlass and ran across the CO site. What a great resource! I am not a mechanic, just like to fix things myself and not pay someone else to do it. I bought my Cutlass in 2004 and really enjoy cruising with the top down. If I'm not doing something with the car you could probably find me brewing a batch of beer or smoking a butt on the green egg.
Kenneth,
Yes, I did find some tips on changing the fuel pump. I did run into a bit of a challenge. The line to the carb was under tension and when I loosened it up it sprung about 2-3" away from the fitting. Lining it up on the new pump ate up about 4 hours of my day. Ultimately I had to loosen the pump again and connect both ends of the fuel line. Then I could tighten the pump down.
Welcome to the group... Sharp looking ride... Hopefully you found the info you needed and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of the knowledge of the members here...
I can't help but notice that the side view of your car shows it has 1972 trim and and not 1971 trim. Any information on that?
Never really noticed that before. The VIN is definitely a 71 so I guess the previous owner made some modifications. I bought it from Fraser Dante in Atlanta and they said that it was a 2 owner car.
Hello everyone. I was searching for some tips on replacing the fuel pump on my 71 Cutlass and ran across the CO site. What a great resource! I am not a mechanic, just like to fix things myself and not pay someone else to do it. I bought my Cutlass in 2004 and really enjoy cruising with the top down. If I'm not doing something with the car you could probably find me brewing a batch of beer or smoking a butt on the green egg.
Nice ride..classy! That makes 2 of us that don’t fall into the category of not being a mechanic. 🤣
Kenneth,
Yes, I did find some tips on changing the fuel pump. I did run into a bit of a challenge. The line to the carb was under tension and when I loosened it up it sprung about 2-3" away from the fitting. Lining it up on the new pump ate up about 4 hours of my day. Ultimately I had to loosen the pump again and connect both ends of the fuel line. Then I could tighten the pump down.
April 26th, 2020, 05:54 AM
