Carter 6736 fuel pump install on AMC 360

[Deerejeep]

Okay folks this should be simple, I've watched a YouTube video or two and simple enough. You angle it up a bit, little pressure from the spring and it's on. When i tried it, it does not want to go in straight and it's like I need to tighten down the firewall side bolt to get it in parallel. Should I just apply a little force to it or be careful? Any thoughts?


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[Torxhead]

I would suggest actuating the pump to get the feel for just how much pressure you have to apply to get it in position.

 

[Deerejeep]

Is there a specific crank position for installing? Or does it not matter? I'm wondering if it's hitting the lobe that actuated it, straight on.


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[Torxhead]

Not really, but if you were to install it at a location where the camshaft lobe would be in a position where the least amount of pump arm travel is required to put the pump in position, this would make your bolts start a bit easier.

 

[Deerejeep]

Okay, I'm an idiot. It goes this way. That's what happens when you don't get uninterrupted time to work. Another stupid question should you pre-lubricate this with anything?




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