Hello,

I am in the process of replacing a mechanical fuel pump for my 84 dodge 600 (2.6l). I have the pump unbolted but...when I attempt to pull it from the engine block it stops short about 1/4 inch from clearing the two bolts. It feels like metal on metal blocking from the inside...it gets more tight the further I pull it out.

I have the replacement pump trying to visualize what might be holding it back. My guess is the rocker arm is hanging up on something I obviously can't see.

Also, I removed the spring from the pump thinking that some flexibilty in the rocker arm might be an issue. No luck.

Currently, I have the pump out as far as it will go, just waiting for some insight.

Any suggestions, special tools, etc...?

Thank you for your time.

Philip Youngman