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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrStylesWhipz]

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

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@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

[@ronhaskins117]

Good tip on the bolt!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeepcj3b436]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@everettpangle1861]

Hey thanks Bud I had a fuel pump problem and someone else on KZbin said that bolt doesn't work but know I know that one of the bolts of the fuel pump does. Thanks

[@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.

[@jameslaiola4976]

Yes Sir. Thank you. I have to truly be honest because these pumps are a humbling process. Thank you for the video Sir and Happy New Year

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, and happy new year to you too.

[@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.

[@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.

[@kogansierra772]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@tristonmurdock4586]

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

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad I could help

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 .

[@andrej1923]

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

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped

[@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.

[@Automotive_Intervention]

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

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad it helped out.

[@jeffdillard5742]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤣

[@Baby_Suge]

I’m missing the bolt at 1:35. Can you tell the the size of the bolt and thread size? I’d really appreciate it.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not sure which bolt you are talking about at that time frame of the video.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jaysenwarner6125]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.😂😂

[@BuddhaC5]

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

[@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.

[@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 😂😂😂.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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... 😀

[@seanbaldeschwiler1891]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@larryaskew9030]

I changed my fuel pump and my car start bogging down real bad like it’s starving for fuel, any tips? I have a 84 chevy El Camino w/305

[@SquarebodyStuff]

If you haven't already check the filter. Even if you have , I'd check it again. Also check to make sure you don't have a pinched or collapsed line.

[@larryaskew9030]

Ok thanks I’ve checked it once but will definitely check it again, it did great for about ten minutes when I put the fuel pump in then it went to bogging down and starving for fuel

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Juansanchez-nt5gy]

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

[@atanacioelbuda8946]

Thank you for your video really good explanation

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@DrShankenstein]

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

[@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

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Great video, could you do a video on how to test fuel pressure of a manual fuel pump on a 350??? Thanks!!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. Are you thinking Mechanical or TBI on the fuel pump?

[@ArrowheadGarage]

@@SquarebodyStuff Mechanical... trying to get a 350 running after sitting for 25 years! New to American Iron v8's and learning tons from your channel!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

That's awesome. The easiest way to test a mechanical pump is to run a line from the pump to a another fuel can or clear bottle and have someone crank it over. Make sure to unplug the wire to the distributor so it doesn't try to fire. For stock application, I don't worry much about the pressure as long as it has flow. If it pumps fuel into the can/bottle then it should be good. Keep your notifications on. I'll try to work in making a video of testing a mechanical pump this week if I can.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

@@SquarebodyStuff I have flow lol wondering if too much as my 350 with an Edelbrock 1405 drinks about 16 oz of fuel in about 3-5 minutes of just Idling

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Edelbrock carbs don't like a lot of pressure. Only around 6 or maybe 7psi. Is it loading up an flooding over? You could try lowering the float level to help seat the needle valves.

[@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

[@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

[@firewoodtime2]

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

[@cowboycandyvending1574]

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

[@1879anthony]

Hey what’s the name of the bolt in the block I need one

[@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. 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@elcaminodraco]

Does this job require any type of RTV silicone on the mount bracket or pump itself?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I usually put a thin layer just to be safe.

[@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.

[@jfmc2581]

if I already took off the pump, Can I push it back in place and then put bolt in the side? Thanks Brother!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yes

[@badazzf250]

Great freaking video!!! Any RTV or just the gasket?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. I like to use a thin coat of rtv on both sides of the gasket. But dry will work too.

[@badazzf250]

Thank you.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

@badazzf250 you're welcome

[@orangesun3030]

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

[@HectorLopez-wn5pi]

What’s the bolt size in the block where you talked about the oil leak?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It's a 3/8" bolt 1/2- 3/4 inch long to plug it.

[@jesusromero8224]

Hey man i have a 1981 c10 6 inline and wondering when I mess with the carburator the cluch on it and pull it to a certan point it stays on how can I fix they first time I have one

[@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.

[@freddesgarage]

Hi! If i forget to lock the push rod with the bolt before removing the pump,can i reach in there and line the rod up with that bolt hole,lock it in place and mount the new pump? Or how will i know then the rod is in the right place? //Fredde

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yes you can push the rod back up and lock it down.

[@captainkrunch6372]

I already took fuel pump out and didn't put in the long bolt, do i just lift up the rod with my finger and insert the long bolt???

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yes, it might be tough to get the rod slid back up.

[@blurryface1975]

should there be bolts in both those holes on the front of the block or just the top hole you use in the video for holding the push rod in place?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Just the top.

[@blurryface1975]

@@SquarebodyStuff great thanks. just got done replacing my fuel pump. so far looks like no leaks and no more fuel pump knock. hopefully that was the cure i was looking for. the hard line from the pump to the carb was a bear to put back on and i had to tweak it a bit to get both ends to thread back in. anyways, thanks for the tutorial and the help, i appreciate it.

[@RestorationObsession]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Redwilly7787]

Great video and thanks for the tip with the bolt!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@maibysoberto2068]

Just bought my buddy’s 70 Camaro 350 small block 5.7L and ran into my fuel pump giving out. As I’m looking through your video I noticed there’s a bolt on the side but the negative cable that goes to the battery is connected to that bolt and is def leaking. Help? Where should I move that cable to? 😮

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I've ran them to the lower hole on the front of the block. You can run it to the front of the cylinder head or wherever works best. Just make sure to clean off any paint so you can get a good connection.

[@maibysoberto2068]

@@SquarebodyStuff thank you!! So far the best video on KZbin on how to swap your fuel pump. Without this video I would of never caught this 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SquarebodyStuff]

@maibysoberto2068 thanks.

[@lsamaligod9744]

what about the little spring that sits in between the fuel pump arm & push rod? when I disconnected my fuel pump bracket so the push rod could come out a little spring fell out? Is the spring not needed

[@SquarebodyStuff]

That should stay with the fuel pump. I've never had one come out like that.

[@lsamaligod9744]

@@SquarebodyStuff I know which spring you are referring too, the one that is located under the fuel pump arm, that one is still in tact under the fuel pumps arm, there was another small spring that dropped at the same time when the rod did, I don’t know where that’s from bro, any ideas

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I have no idea. Shouldn't be any other spring other that the one on the pump.

[@tonyharrison2751]

Great advice ... Thanks for making the video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@jeffmarcum3643]

Thanks for the video. Question - on an old engine still in place - would it be necessary to take the rod out to clean/lube/grease it?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not really. It can be left in

[@jeffmarcum3643]

@@SquarebodyStuff thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@xpelon209x]

What size fuel fitting goes in that fuel pump? I have a Delphi fuel pump on my sbc. I'm having a difficult time finding the right size fitting.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

This one has pressed in 3/8 tubes.

[@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 😂😂😂

[@jackfentress0281]

I have an 88 Cheyenne. The previous owner put a 4 barrel carb on it instead of the fuel injection. He ran the fuel line from the tank to the mechanical pump on the older used engine that he installed. The electric pump pushes fuel to the mechanical pump on the side of the block. My question is; is this ok to do or will it cause problems?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

If it's working, leave it be.

[@robs9827]

My belair has a motor mount bracket using that bolt. Can I take the bolt off without consequence without jacking the car up?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Should be able to take the one bolt out without any issues.

[@robs9827]

I did it, but the bolt I used was not long enough and the rod dropped 😞. What do you use to push it back up?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I have some forceps that I use to get it if it falls. Sometimes a magnet or your finger will work. If all else fails, take the plate off and start from scratch.

[@robs9827]

@@SquarebodyStuff I did the magnet trick and picked it up enough to get a screw driver in there to hold it up. Thanks!

[@yamahondazuki95]

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

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks.

[@dennislavergne915]

I know this is an older video but mine is missing the short bolt. Any idea where I can find one to replace it. Or is it one of the ones that come in the ARP kit.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Any 3/8" x 3/4 long bolt will work.

[@dennislavergne915]

Awesome! Thanks! I have a whole set of header bolts from changing to stainless this past weekend. Exact size.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

@dennislavergne915 those should work. Put some rtv or thread sealer on it to seal it up.

[@robkeller3431]

Can I put a different bolt in or do I have to use the one from the fuel pump? This will allow to tighten the two bolts down first when installing the new pump and then removing the 3rd bolt holding in the rod? Thanks!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You can do it that way. I like to use the pump bolt, that away I don't forget to remove the one holding the rod. which I have done before.

[@robkeller3431]

@SquarebodyStuff Thanks! The engine I'm working on is a later 1986'ish model. Hopefully, it's all the same?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

@robkeller3431 no problem

[@nicknino4615]

I didnt do bolt trick now the push rid keeps slidding out how can i install fuel pump in now help please

[@SquarebodyStuff]

If you can get the rod up, hold it there and screw a bolt in. Then install the pump

[@chrissalazar183]

Have 1969 chevy k10 doesn't have any fuel pressure. Reason i think there no pressure is because fuel filter is empty im guessing, not sure engine does turn over any suggestions

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It could be several things. Bad fuel line, bad fuel pump, clogged screen in the tank. You'll have to start digging in and figuring out what's not working right

[@chrissalazar183]

Found the problem, carburetor had no fuel in bowls

[@dabeyta2203]

Genius! Thanks brother

[@StationaryDingleberry]

Thanks! TDC good tip.