got a problem with fuel pump master rod?

Question

i got a 1976 chevy schotsdale 20 3/4 ton with a 454 in it how do i get the rod that goes from the cam to the fuel pump it is called the fuil pump master rod it got stuck on me and will not go up or down i can't drop the oil pan cuse it has the oil cooler lins that come off the oil filter and i cant get to one bolt i can see it but i'll be damed if i can get a wrech or a socket on it please help

Answer 1

1) What makes you think it is very stuck ?

2) Are you sure the fuel pump eccentric on the cam lobe is not rounded off ?

3) You dont need to drop the pan - there is a pipe plug under the fuel pump boss where the pushrod slides in & out.

4) If it is truely stuck as you think - you can take the intake manifold off & probably get a soft metal or wood dowl to force it down the bore with the fuel pump out. Then I would get a good penetrating oil such as liquid wrench & fill the bore & let it sit to dissolve the varnish.

5) Or - if you really want to be a lazy *** - you can block off the fuel pump with a fuel pump block off plate & rig up an electric fuel pump. Make sure you put in a safety circuit like running the power through an oil pressure switch so you dont burn yourself up in case of an accident or roll over - you want the fuel pump to die when the engine dies..

6) GO to the local high performance engine machinist - every one of these guys has a 454 on an engine stand right now because we are heading into boat season - he can show you exaclty what to do ..Its not a big deal.