1986 Chevy Suburban fuel pump

Tiny
MEJJJS1
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  • 1986 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,000 MILES
I am changing the fuel pump on my 86 chevy suburban and when I look into where the fuel pump goes on the side of the block, it looks like there is a rod in the way of the pump going in. Do I need to try and get this rod pushed back up? And if so, how would I go about doing this?
Sunday, September 21st, 2008 AT 6:37 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
On V8 engines remove the upper bolt from the right front engine mounting boss and insert a long bolt 3/8-16X2in to hold the fuel pump pushrod.

Remove the 2 pump mounting blots and lockwashers, remove the pump and the gasket

If the rocker arm pushrod is to be remove from the engine the 2 adapter bolts and lockwashers and remove the adapter/gasket.

Instal fuel pump in reverse manner put heavy grease on the pushrod to hold the rod while installing the pump.

Good Luck
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008 AT 8:43 PM
Tiny
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Are you able to describe the entire process of replacing the manual fuel filter on an 86 chevy surburban
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