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Is it very hard to replace the dual purpose fuel pump?
Not really. There are two bolts that hold the pump onto the engine block. First, disconnect the lines at the pump. The two vacuum lines on the top just pull straight up and off. The fuel lines are fittings that must be removed with a wrench. Once all the lines are off then loosen and remover the bolts holding the pump in place. The pump will pull straight out of the block. When replacing the pump reverse the order except just catch the two bolts on the first couple of threads. That will allow you to wiggle the pump while you catch the fuel lines. Remember that these are brass fitting and you should catch and thread the lines with your fingers and not use a wrench on the lines until you have turned the fitting at least several turn by hand to be sure that they are not cross threaded. The tighten with a wrench. Make sure that you either remember which line went where other wise it will not work. Good Luck.
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Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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