FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT ON A 1978 FORD BRONCO 351M / 400

[@bretk5365]

Most helpful video I've found on this subject. Thanks for your work!

[@jwmustangman]

Glad it was useful for you!

[@allanlang7332]

Rusty, thanks. You saved the day. I just removed my fuel pump on my 1980 F250 Super Duty 351 Modified w/power assisted power steering. Differences are with mine is there is a frame cross member right below the fuel pump which means you have to get to the bolt and nut from the front by the radiator hose where there is a 50 degree window to put a closed end on the lower nut. I took the low hanging fruit and took the top bolt off first ... and when I was untightening the nut top of the pump stayed in the same position and started kicking the bottom out (just like in your video)there was pressure on the bottom nut which was making the nut very difficult to get off since in addition the fuel pump slipped further down thus decreasing the distance between the nut and upper body of the pump which made a closed end 1/2" wrench ineffective. So I decided to go back to youtube and search some more and found your video. Thanks again for your time and the tips!!

[@crescencianoalvarado4956]

Thank you for the video Sir very good !

[@jwmustangman]

You are very welcome! Hope it helped!

[@jwmustangman]

Awesome! That’s why I decided to do the channel. I am always fooling with this stuff and was hoping by posting some videos it might help others keep their old fords on the road. Thanks for the positive feedback and keep on truckin! 😊

[@michaelcorvin4330]

I swear I thought the picture of the fuel pump was an alligator in the thumbnail.

[@jwmustangman]

😂

[@jwmustangman]

I cover that on the will it run video for this bronco. 1/2” drive ratchet or breaker bar, 3” extension, and a short 1/2” drive 15/16 socket on the vibration dampener bolt will put your ratchet or breaker bar pretty much flush with the crank pulley and hanging down where you can easily turn it. 😊

[@allanlang7332]

So now tomorrow when I try to slip that pump back on I need to find the sweet spot on that eccentric by moving the crank shaft but my man Rusty didnt show how he was able to turn the crank in his video.. What Is the best way to use a 1/2" rachet and turn one of the pulleys to turn the crank???? Suggestions please!!!!!! PS I have arthritis.