Once the cam is in the correct position, the rod can be pushed out of the way with a finger. It is such a snug fit that it will stay up there long enough to insert the pump. My experience has been that the engine oil forms enough of a seal around the rod that suction slows it down from immediately dropping and interfering with pump installation. If this is not the case, one can always go the next step, but in 30 years and many fuel pumps, this has always worked for me.
Paul W.
-----Original Message-----
From: Frederick Joslin <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 19 May 2006 08:58:34 -0500
Subject: Re: IML: 1960 fuel pump
Make sure that the fuel pump actuator rod is pushed all the way in against the cam shaft. If the arm on the fuel pump is hitting the side of the actuator rod you will never get the pump on. This subject was written about in the not too distant past. Someone said to use grease to hould the rod in.
Good luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Donn Reese"
To: "Imperial mailing list \(E-mail\)"
Subject: IML: 1960 fuel pump
Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 00:09:22 -0800
I'm installing a new fuel pump from NAPA, their
part number M3672. Does anyone know if this is
the correct one for a 1960? Am having trouble
getting it installed, lining up the bolts has
been a headache. Or perhaps I need to turn the
engine a bit?
Thanks,
Donn Reese
1960 Imperial Custom 4dr Hardtop
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