440 fuel pump reinstall also 413

[mopar48291@xxxxxxx]

To aid in reinstalling the fuel pump, pull out the pump 
rod and coat it with wheel bearing grease.  There is a 
plug just below the pump opening which will allow you to 
remove the rod.  You may be able to reach in and put the 
grease on the rod without removing it. When you push the 
rod back up in place, it will stay put long enough to 
let you put the pump in place.  

If you do remove the rod, examine it carefully to make 
sure it hasn't worn.  When we put the 413 back together 
in my 300L, I had to replace several "failed" fuel pumps 
until we discovered that the rod had worn and thus was 
too short to make the stroke.

I know this could all be taken the wrong way in a 
different context--just keep your minds out of the 
gutter......:)

Cheers,
Roger