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Re: 79 spit fuel pump removal

To: rbonilla@holly.ColoState.EDU, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 79 spit fuel pump removal
From: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 1996 07:18:42 -0500 "79 spit fuel pump removal" (Mar 23, 6:33am)
References: <9603231333.AA75310@holly.ColoState.EDU>
On Mar 23,  6:33am, rbonilla@holly.ColoState.EDU wrote:
> Subject: 79 spit fuel pump removal
> is there a "catch" to removing the fuel pump on
> the 79' spit? i removed the two nuts, i removed
> the screw, cap, and screen/filter. the unit will
> not "slide" off the block...i have tried rocking the
> car in forth to move the cam ervr so slightly....
> still, it isn't comming off without excessive
> pressure??
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Is the pump loose on the block? If not, try tapping in gently with a
soft faced hammer. The gasket cement may be a "permanent" type and
not allowing it to seperate.

Doug Mitchell

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