How to, Small block Chevy fuel pump installation tips and tricks.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

For more videos featuring my 1979 c10 shortbed we call Creampuff go check out this playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLzr1ksHJJMTx0oAm6F7SDyvUMOAQWFNjB

[@jesselomeli5244]

Mines a 71' Chevy C10 with a original 307 v8..

[@austencarpenter4551]

Thanks for a simple helpful video you got my sub!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome!

[@javb3729]

KZbin, send this man one of those KZbin trophies. Good video. Thanks man.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

🤣🤣🤣🤣, best comment ever!

[@grandam]

​@SquarebodyStuff I think my mechanical fuel pump is making a ticking noise like a lifter. I'm changing it out tomorrow.

[@jonharper3725]

1st one with a straight forward & good explanation! U sir need an Emmy award !

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I appreciate that

[@conixcentralgaming]

Dude you have just saved me from throwing a wrench at a window. I need to replace the fuel pump on my 85 K5 Blazer. I wish I would have found your channel a lot sooner! Keep up the great work dude.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome. Glad I could help.

[@cjc1104]

I got an 85 k5 as well, I’m thinking my fuel pumps bad because my carb isn’t getting any fuel. Just put a new sending unit, tank, and fuel lines in as well as a fresh rebuilt q-jet. Thing still isn’t starting 😂

[@michaeljayh]

I just fought with this a bit. This would of helped some. But I found a small brass sleeve broken in a few pieces laying behind the plate that is between the FP and the block. Still unsure what its from.

[@StacyLawrence-q5y]

When l install the new pump l slide a hacksaw blade between the fuel pump arm & the push rod. Once you get the pump in position and the 2 bolts started pull out the blade & tighten the bolts.

[@MrStylesWhipz]

This has been the best video I’ve seen on how to keep the pushrod in place

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@jeepcj3b436]

Nice tip. I've probably replaced 8-10 of these over the years and always had a time keeping that rod in place.

[@rayflores8411]

After 3 days of fighting to stick my fuel pump back in I gave up. Looked up and found your video. You helped me put it back on in 5 mins. That sneaky bolt in the hole trick worked. Thank you sir!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. Glad to help.

[@ericperu1542]

I had to admit, I took the pump off three years ago, got frustrated trying to get that bolt up and make it stay up. I wish i had seen this first.

[@garyacker7388]

Thanks man! I have used the bo 10:52 lt in a the front of the motor but never thought about the pump bolt. I used a wooden dowl held in place by the short one.

[@LDaniel_BDuce]

I will say this: it took a quarter of the time replacing the fuel pump in my 73 F-600, than it did on the 77 350 Im putting in my 83 C10. The part that held me up was the push rod, and if I’m looking up a video on how to do something, I’ve been at it for a couple house 😅. It’s insane how manufactures engineered in a way to make the pushrod hold in place, and I even looked at that bolt and thought “damn, if only I could use that hole to hold the rod in place, it’s in the right spot to do it” not knowing that’s what you were supposed to do. After finding you do it, I only watched up to the bolt holding in the pushrod, but it’s all I needed and helped me greatly.

[@kevinvoigt7153]

Thanks. I watched two others and yours was much easier to understand and you made it look much smoother of a process.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. I'm glad it helped out

[@lukeeagles1756]

So glad I seen this, new fuel pump has been sitting waiting for me to throw it on. Getting too close to snow now, got another month left then ill probably just pull the engine out learn how to rebuild it. Lucky for me i have some friends to help me out when I need it. Little tricks like these get branded onto my brain.

[@cammer68oliver2]

Good job! About time somebody brought up the use of that bolt to hold up that push rod! I just watched a video on another guy that was ASE certified and was fighting with a saw blade to hold the pushrod up, please! This is the right way to do it! I used to have an 81 Chevy Malibu that I used that bolt and it worked. Now my dad has a 78 Chevy with a 350 also, and we’re going to have to fight to get the push right up there because apparently the previous owner said the old cam lobe was supposed to have wore down and the fuel pump doesn’t work anymore but my dad wants to put one on just in case, just to check it. We’re probably going to wind up with electric fuel pump I think. Even my buddy who’s shop that we’re using has never even heard of this trick! It works! Good job

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks.

[@ronhaskins117]

Good tip on the bolt!

[@joepeterbilly2922]

Brother, this came to me at 6AM this morning. Couldn't explain the mess on the drinker's side under load, After I replaced the timing cover seal and gasket etc. You just confirmed where my mystery mess is coming from. Keep you posted .

[@teflon_don93]

You are the man. I'm looking at a 1978 c60. Seller starts when pour gas into carb. So I'm looking at fuel pumps. So here I am

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad to help out

[@petek9541]

Gotta kick out your video, as a mechanic and generator mechanic for almost 40 years sometimes I need a refresher on what I'm working on. I'm putting my old 77 Camaro dirt race car back together after sitting for 20 years. I knew about the short bolt to hold the fuel pump push rod trick but didn't know putting #1 cylinder TDC on the power stroke was the peak low spot for the cam driving the fuel pump. Good stuff. Also had a good laugh when you explained why to use the right-side FP bolt to hold the push rod. So, you don't forget that bolt when you start it up. LOL Thanks for the refresher.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Using the fuel pump mount bolt was a hard lesson learned before I started doing it. It only took one galled pump rod to come up with that somewhat failsafe trick. I will admit there has been a time ore two I searched all over for the missing bolt only to realize I had it holding the rod in place.

[@petek9541]

@@SquarebodyStuff I just finally finished installing the fuel pump, ( I got detoured into cleaning and painting the pump, the only reason I took it off was all the welding and metal work on the front after getting crashed last time out racing. :))I found on my particular block the standard thread length on 3 1/2" 3/8 NC bolt wasn't quite long enough to hold the FP push rod. Took me awhile to find some 3/8 all thread to do the job. I also add a copper washer and a little Permatex Ultra Black to the threads on the short bolt to block the push rod access hole. To insure, if there is an oil leak it isn't from there. LOL I'll have to check out some more tips from you. Have a great day.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad you got it done, I hope some of my other videos might help out, or at least be worth watching.

[@petek9541]

@@SquarebodyStuff Thanks, when I get it track ready, I should send you a pic of my car. Many more steps to go.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You bet, I'd love to see it

[@DrOldhen]

GREAT TIP. I showed my S-I-L watched your video along with the TIP you told us and he didn't do that. WHAT AN UNNECESSARY JOB!! DO WHAT HE SHOWS YOU. I have Liked and subscribed.

[@kogansierra772]

Working on my 79 Scottsdale this morning that I found has a pump leak. Video was very helpful.

[@johnouimette1422]

Love it! I watched 3 videos before this one and they were using saw blades, needle nose pliers, etc. Your way rocks!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. I try to work smarter, not harder.

[@xmo552]

Sawblade works every time. I just did one last week in a tall 81 GMC in the vehicle..... without removing ANYTHING besides the two bolts.

[@sloopofwar639]

Thanks Grizzly Adams. That was the BEST tutorial on this subject. Watched 3 others until I seen yours. It was by Far the BEST and most descriptive to do what I need to do. A friend of mine asked me to do his today. I live in AZ he in Oregon. He's coming home soon and wanted to know if I would instead of his brother and his friend. Told him I'd go on youtube to find out. You fixed my problem so to speak. Thanks.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Your welcome, glad it helped out. Thanks for the comment.

[@landishandsome1541]

You sir are a genius, I was using a portion of a hack saw blade to keep up the push rod while trying to maneuver the fuel pump on with gasket and bolts, I mean I can do it but it was tight, tedious, and time consuming .... no fun, the bolt tip you provided us with is a game changer. If my boat blows a fuel pump on the water I now feel confident that I can swap a replacement pump in even in harsh waves.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, but I wasn't the pioneer of using the bolt. I believe GM had a sharp engineer that figured that truck out for us. I'M just passing info on that was handed down to me by some old gearheads. I used to fight them too until I was shown how to utilize what GM provided for us.

[@thedrivewayC3]

Great video. I’m about to clean up a fuel pump, grease the rod, and install new hoses. The bolt tip is what I needed.

[@tristonmurdock4586]

Just got a 86 305 in dire need of a fuel pump, you are a lifesaver my friend

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad I could help

[@fredjimenez4208]

Thanks for the tips! On my 77 Cheyenne I had the smog pump in the way so I couldn’t do your trick unless I removed the smog pump and brackets. So I took off the fuel pump and the plate behind it. Then took out the shaft bolt and coated it with tacky grease and shoved it back in to hold it from sliding down. Then put the backing plate in then the fuel pump and it worked. Thank you.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

That's another good way to do it.

[@JackofWarr.]

Thanks again Chad! As you know ill be doing this soon. Was wondering how easy it is. I figure id get this knocked out in 30minutes now thanks to your videos.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Worst part is getting to it if it's in the vehicle.

[@Makoko.]

Thanks man, First guy who explained that the push rod have to be all way up, so the fuel pump arm come under the push rod

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I appreciate it, thanks for watching.

[@Makoko.]

@@SquarebodyStuff we all started as a greenhorn 🤣

[@cliffweinan3907]

THANK YOU BOSS ! Getting ready to change my SBC fuel pump, so glad I watch / listen to your teaching first.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. Worst part about it is getting to them if they're in the vehicle.

[@thelagmeister]

Great explanation. That's basically what I told my friend but he's afraid to do it. I have to help and old friend with his 67 Chevelle with a 327.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I hope he gets it going.

[@johnp6978]

Dude! I just came across this video. Having a problem with my 70 Chevelle leaking oil like an MF er. Shores anything the bolt is missing. There’s actually two on my 396. I just ordered a new fuel pump and plan on getting some half-inch by 3/8 bolts. Seriously thank you.

[@alexjo3114]

Do you know where they'd have the bolt at?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Any local hardware store should have what you need.3/8×16 bolt 3/4" long will work.

[@mr.badluck8004]

Like this vid. Also would like to thank you. I had a rebuilt on my 73 GMC c3500. I when ahead and had it done because she was leaking more oil then a 2 year old kids with diarrhea. The shop did an terrible job and was stalling. I noticed there was a bracket installed by the fuel pump the was holding nothing, I'm not a mechanic but know a little. Anyways, when I seen your vid and the part when you used a bolt to hold the fuel pump rod in place to change the pump. I remembered and thought of that bracket. So I removed the bracket and wouldn't you know the truck started and stayed running. The joy I have. Because I did it myself and was thinking about selling the truck. Thinking now if I did gets me T'd off, if I did. The truck isn't pretty but she has a 454 and can move faster then a Somalian with a lunch ticket. Thank you Sir and hope you and fam are well.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad my video helped out.

[@andrej1923]

used your bolt trick and it worked like a gem when trying to reinstall the pump, great vid!!! thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped

[@davidcraft4909]

I have ran those engines for years before I learned about the TDC to get the rod in easy. but using the bolt to hold the rod up is new to me, nice.

[@coachk7674]

I thought about bumping the engine since it was giving me fits, then voila!! your tip was the best ever! and there was no small bolt in the hole. (there is now) thank you very much.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@traceylee8547]

GREAT VID, one of the best explanations on the tube, short and sweet but thoroughly complete,,,,,,,,,thanks for sharing

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@BuddhaC5]

This helped a lot, finally got my 71 Venturas coolant leak dealt with and then the pump started leaking lol

[@carcosme]

Heard about this and thought it was an Urban Legend now I've seen the process 😂 Anyhow, about to tackle mine now.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Good luck.

[@GJJC13]

Great video... That bolt might be the cause of my oil leak...

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. It's easily over looked.

[@Realkcode]

Thanks for the tip, fuel pump started leaking in my 1986 winnebago 454 big block, didn't know how to deal with the push rod being a ford guy... 😀

[@jeffdillard5742]

Great explanation of this old school tip. I'm enjoying your videos!

[@fasteddie5371]

Hell yeah boy. That’s good stuff to know I’m actually building a 350 now everything is new all arp fasteners and primarily edelbrock everything else using an fittings for the first time I’m excited.

[@Automotive_Intervention]

This video really came in handy yesterday! Thank you Chad!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad it helped out.

[@ElChapos]

Much appreciate this video. I’m slowly but surely learning my own vehicles and how to work on em and this helped me Currently restoring a 79 bonanza

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, glad to help out

[@ElChapos]

@@SquarebodyStuff yessir, hey can I lube the arm with oil or just fuel? I don’t have anything you said

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Oil will be fine

[@ElChapos]

@@SquarebodyStuff truck is up and running again and feels more steady now on the go pedal since installing the fuel pump. Idk if it’s just me or if it made a diff too that. Who knows lol

[@seanbaldeschwiler1891]

Thanks for the tip on the anchor bolt. It saved me a ton of time.

[@ezabella7523]

Great Video, cant wait to replace mine on my 77 Monte Carlo called “LoKa Landau” 👌🏻

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. It's not to bad of a job.

[@patrickpxt2805]

Thank you for your video it helped me a lot to change my gas pump on my 82 Trans Am 👍🏻

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. Glad to help out.

[@michaelross9067]

Great tip worked like a dream. I was dreading changing this agains from the last time I did it. But with this tip I will do it again and again. Thank you very much sir

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped out.

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Wow thanks for the tip. I helped my father in law when we replaced mine on my truck but that was 15+ years or so ago and I am pretty sure he used a screw driver to hold it up. Haven't done one since. I knew about the hole and holding the pushrod. Never had someone explain it and to say use the fuel pump hold down bolt to jam the rod before you pull the pump totally off!!

[@calbertcannon5566]

You know the funny part to all of this is that my fuel pump went out on me yesterday lol. So thank you I will try it today thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Good luck. Other than reaching it, it's a pretty simple job.

[@ramoncasillas4490]

Thank you for your videos! There very helpful. I knew about the using a bolt to hold fuel pump shaft but the actual fuel pumps bolt is smart. I’ll use that next time thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. Using that bolt keeps ya from forgetting to pull it out and wrecking the pump pushrod.

[@orangesun3030]

Cool! I never knew about holding that fuel pump push rod with the bolt from the fuel pump.

[@yogawiththetimelessrunner4367]

thanks for the tip on the front bolt to hold the pushrod in place. Its been 20 years since I rebuilt the engine in the car and the fuel pump bellows rotted out from the fuel that turned to paint thinner as the car sat idle. I forgot all about that trick. Eternally grateful. :)

[@ShawnandShotguntheC]

Perfect video. Not to much info that it makes it unfollowable. And all the right info to do what i need to do. Good job! I gave a follow and on IG also. I’ll be checking out the rest of your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. Not all my videos are straight to the point, I tend to ramble on some of them 😂😂😂.

[@importpappa]

Great video. I'm about to replace the fuel pump on my '63 Impala and your tip should help a lot. I know it's going to be hard to reach, but willing to give it a try. Thank you. I have subscribed.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. Hope it helps out

[@emilaznar526]

Quick and easy. Thanks for a good job explaining the how to.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. I'm glad it helped. Never thought this video would go over so good. I remember telling my wife when she asked what my new video was about. I told her it was just a boring how to video that probably won't get 50 views.😂😂

[@DrShankenstein]

Very helpful tip! Thanks for sharing! I'm new to this channel but I'm very glad I subscribed!

[@jaysenwarner6125]

Wow. I knew there must be a trick to this. Thank you so much.

[@LeanandG13]

Im changing my 64 impalas fuel pump tomorrow I'll be trying that bolt hack

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome.!

[@LeanandG13]

@@SquarebodyStuff Lmfao oh man if i could like this video twice i would so i go to change the pump and try the bolt hack but the bolt is missing so i look down and yup oily mess but hey your video helped me change a fuel pump AND stop an oil leak i would have never found thanks again shes running like a champ now

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome! Glad it helped. I've fixed several oil leaks that way.

[@bubba966]

Need to slap a new pump in my '79 C20. I recall doing it a long, long time ago when I was a kid but only recalled there was an annoying part about installing a new pump (getting the push rod on the plunger properly). This bolt trick looks far easier than I recall it being however I did it 30 years ago.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I always hated doing them back in the day before an ole gearhead showed me that truck.

[@bubba966]

@@SquarebodyStuff I was honestly dreading doing this on my C20. All I could remember about doing it last time was it sucked so bad that my dad made me do it as he didn't want to deal with the hassle. But this method seems straight forward and simple. Glad I caught this vid

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It makes it so much easier.

[@danhansen4855]

Awesome! Great explanation. Going to try this on my 66 327 and see how it goes.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks and good luck.

[@Juansanchez-nt5gy]

Great video! Watched a few others but this was was very informative!

[@Bloodline-8308]

Mine just went out on the way to work. Was dreading doing this until watching your video

[@Bloodline-8308]

With a full tank how much of a gas mess am I looking at while replacing

[@cartsquads47]

Damn good video! I been working on smal blocks for years and I never new about that bolt to hold that push rod on place.

[@northdakotaham1752]

You saved me a lot of aggravation with that bolt trick! Thank you for that! I have only one GM 350 V8 and I was wishing I was working on something else! One note however....on my truck that bolt at the front of the block goes through the front engine mount....so a longer bolt is necessary. The fuel pump bolt won't quite make it.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped.

[@johnnywrench5579]

The bolt doesn't work on all the blocks but its worth checking. Some casting don't go through completely especially tbi blocks that had the block off plates

[@timmccluskey8315]

Had a 1970 400 block that did not have that hole drilled out all the way to the pump push rod. Pulled the fuel pump plate, slid the push rod out, greased it up and slid it back in. Worked pretty good and NAPA has the gasket for $2.99!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Unfortunately, there are some blocks that didn't get drilled all the way through for some reason.

[@atanacioelbuda8946]

Thank you for your video really good explanation

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@jacintoaguilar446]

Hello from San Luis Potosí México thank you for you video Sr help me a lot i ready suscribe thank you again have wonderful day

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks for subbing.

[@jm1551701]

That's a great tip, I have been working on older cars for a long time and I did not know about that, that just makes installation so much easier, I used to just try to push the rod up with my finger and quickly put in the pump, this is surly way much better. 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@RestorationObsession]

Great advice! I am about to shoot a video of the fuel pump replacement on my Vette

[@jsolis404]

Great tip👍🏽

[@paulraupp773]

Good video. I did not know about that pushrod hold point or rotating the engine to #1TDC. Thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@cowboycandyvending1574]

Thank you I've thrown a fit this oil leak has me pulling my hair out .never new the 350.had that

[@yamahondazuki95]

Haven't even watched the video but you got a new sub. I see square footage and I subscribe 👍

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks.

[@firewoodtime2]

Thanks. I didn't know about this. Lined up wrong. Not going together good. Lol.

[@Redwilly7787]

Great video and thanks for the tip with the bolt!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@dabeyta2203]

Genius! Thanks brother

[@DarthMayers]

Tried it and it worked!! thanks for the tip

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome, glad it worked for you.

[@tonyharrison2751]

Great advice ... Thanks for making the video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@ssdandp]

Thanks for the tips!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@patjesscole2709]

love me some square bodies I drive a square body wrecker everyday bought another square body put an engine and transmission in it tomorrow I'm going to buy another square body woohoo

[@patjesscole2709]

I don't know that three is going to be enough though

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Never enough 😂😂😂

[@tomthatcher3444]

Great way to do this.. thanks so much

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@dwaynejohnson6277]

Great video!! I am missing that bolt and now I know where the oil has been leaking from. I am also missing the bolt about 1.5" below that one. Should there be a bolt in that hole too? I can put a wire in that hole quite a ways and there is roasted oil all around that hole. Please advise. Thanks.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

As far as I know the lower hole is blind. But it wouldn't hurt to put a short one in there.

[@StationaryDingleberry]

Thanks! TDC good tip.

[@mattshaffer5935]

Super helpful. Wish me luck!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Take your time and have fun with it.

[@mattshaffer5935]

@@SquarebodyStuff Thanks man I surely will! ‘78 C25. Was the Old Man’s. 4 speed manual. Sat for thirteen PNW winters courtesy of…well any it’s a labor of love. Lotsa rust but it’s a runner usually.

[@mountainhopper9573]

Good explanation. Thats a good old trick!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks 👍

[@terryghorley1756]

Thanks for the info brother

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@cordelmar]

Dam i never notice that side thread,, that is so neat that you don't have to haggle that pump shaft to hold it up, Thanks for that good tip.

[@denbyhaysom5934]

Hey, my 454 doesnt have a bolt in the side shaft. Should It have one?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Big blocks are the same at least the older mark IV blocks that I have felt with are.

[@losercomet]

If your using a late model 1 piece rear main seal block you will not have that bolt hole to hold the fuel pump push rod in place. Great tip other wise

[@brentjohnson8430]

Thank you for the help

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@v8cars488]

Thanks very professional

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thank you

[@skwermotors]

Nice video thx! question : how do diagnose a bad fuel pump, what are the symptoms of bad fuel pump? Thx

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not getting fuel to the carburetor

[@johnlondon8554]

Great video .. grasias maestro ... 👍🙏👽✝️♥️

[@markwood6641]

Great explanation man thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@LogicDrain]

Great video. Thanks. What can I do if my push rod is all the way down?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Possibly use a magnet, or some needle nose pliers. They can be a pain to get back up if it slides all the way down. You might have to take the cover off and push it up in and then hold it with the bolt.

[@JaeClutch55]

Great video thank you so much

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@1879anthony]

What chef the whole video thank you got it

[@lamar9525]

Thank you! Genius!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@jimpollockcaroljohnson1367]

I like the idea of using the bolt at the front of the block to hold the rod in. My problem is my small block is in a 1957 Chevy Belair and I'm using front motor mounts. Which bolt do I remove so I can put in the longer bolt?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Should be the top one

[@pablocruz74]

Hope its that easy for me when i do it on my boat thanks for the input

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Wish you the best of luck.

[@robertchall8576]

That's a good tip.