Angle of top of fuel lift pump

Webley1991 · Jan 12, 2015

Over the weekend I noticed that the top of the fuel lift pump fitted to my reconditioned engine is at an odd angle. Notice how one of the ports is facing towards the block. The would make it difficult, if not impossible, to connect the pipe to it.

Can I simply undo the screws, lift the top off, turn it round the right way, then do them up again?

Thanks for any info.

jamesmartin · Jan 12, 2015

you could unscrew the top and turn it one screw hole , it would be better

samc88 · Jan 12, 2015

I've got a solid 90 piece with a union on it that goes into that port. Hose then goes over the solid pipe. I always thought it was part of it but might just be something my granddad made up when he installed the engine

oxides · Jan 13, 2015

Turn it round a notch - be careful with the screws, it's dead easy to strip them on reassembly. Sometimes they'll even strip when you take them out!

Webley1991 · Jan 13, 2015

Thanks for the replies.

Is there any sort of gasket or seal between the top and bottom halves?

Blackburn · Jan 14, 2015

Yes the diaphragm of the pump

Webley1991 · Jan 14, 2015

Ok thanks, I was wondering if I would need to order anything extra first.

I will try the fuel lines with the pump as it is. If they fit then I will leave it as it is.

I was told that this was a new old stock pump fitted to the reconditioned engine. If it is brand new, why would the top piece be on like that?

Samc88: My fuel hose also has the steel 90 degree piece. I belive this is was how they were manufactured.

jamesmartin · Jan 14, 2015

just unscrew top and move top around 1 hole ,someones just made a mistake easy done

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