Carborateur and fuel pump removal

[ckohler0529]

Can anyone recommend a good step by Step reference for removing the fuel pump and the carburetor? Thanks.

[roadnsky]

The carb we can talk you thru easily. Couple of bolts and hoses.
I'll try and dig up some pics and post.

What kind of pump?
Electric or Mechanical?

What is your end game? Replace or rebuild?

[ckohler0529]

Mechanical. End game is a good cleaning and to learn how to service them.

[ajgaines]

I have been trying to remove the fuel pump myself and there is one bolt that is IMPOSSIBLE to remove. It's so hidden I can't even get a socket or wrench on top of it, much less remove it.

[Sam]

that's one reason why a few decades ago I by-passed my engine mounted mechanical pump with a wall mounted electric pump. I think they work better.

[capnward]

IMO, mechanical pumps work better. They don't require electricity, or an oil pressure safety switch which needs to be bypassed to pump fuel with the engine off, and have better suction than an electrical pump. The hand bail underneath them enables you to pressurize the fuel line up to the float valve, so the engine starts sooner. Using MMO in the fuel keeps them lubricated internally. The main advantage electrical pumps have is that they are easier to access and replace. It's good that you want to know how to service your mechanical pump. I serviced it once, and it didn't really need it. The pump has been perfect for 2800 hours. You will be spending a lot more time with the carburetor than the fuel pump. The best reference is the Moyer manual.