dont force it on , try turning the engine by hand a little and then try it , disconect the battery first .... On Monday, March 11, 2002, at 07:31 AM, Greg_Graham@xxxxxxxx wrote: > > Whats the trick on re-installing the fuel pump on a 440? I cannot get > the > "rod" to retract that pushes against the lever on the fuel pump... and > the > pump won't go back on! Any suggestions? > > >