The rod should go back in with no problem, its keeping it there till you get the pump in place thats the real pain. If this happens, I put a little grease on it so it stays long enough to set the pump. John 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? >