| doning | -- 06-18-2012 @ 3:53 PM |
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I have a brand new fuel pump made by Airtex. Do you know if these are USA made? It doesn't say anywhere where it's made. Also, what's the best way to remove the old pump, remove just the fuel pump or the oil fill tube as a whole?
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| Old Henry | -- 06-18-2012 @ 4:47 PM |
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Just remove the pump from the oil filler pipe unless you also want to replace the pump push rod that goes down that pipe to the cam that pumps it. (Probably a good idea since it wears on the end and gets shorter and decreases the "throw" on the pump. That could even be the problem with the pump if it just isn't pumping.) Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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| supereal | -- 06-18-2012 @ 5:01 PM |
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I prefer to remove the stand to replace the pump for a couple of reasons. It is more convenient for those of us with less youthful flexibility, than working around under the hood to bolt the pump on and off, and setting the assembly down over the rod is easier than inserting the pump with the stand in place to be sure the rod is seated in the cup of the arm. I believe most Airtex pumps are Mexican made. They have been trouble free for our shop.
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| doning | -- 06-18-2012 @ 5:11 PM |
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Ok. Thanks Super!
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| TomO | -- 06-20-2012 @ 8:08 AM |
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Airtex has a large fuel pump manufacturing facility in Illinois. http://www.airtexproducts.com/news-chad-reynolds-of-bangshiftcom-rolling-with-airtex.aspx It is a good idea to replace the push rod when you replace the pump. Tom This message was edited by TomO on 6-20-12 @ 8:09 AM
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