Replacing Fuel Pump

The pump ended up being free. A guy down the street who has a classic being re-done had some spare parts around from his last project and happen to find a fuel pump that had never got put in. And a friend of mine has his own shop so he did it for only $100. Had it done in just a couple hours.
 
I started to change my fuel pump today an it was a nightmare. One of the bolts stripped that was holding the gas tank in, so i had to drill that out. Then i couldn't get the fuel lines off an that was a nightmare. Finally got the fuel pump changed to a Trick Flow 255, but can't get it back in an closed. So i gave up tonight an will go back at it Wednesday. I have been working on this car every day since july 4th and its almost done, so i need a break.
 
I started to change my fuel pump today an it was a nightmare. One of the bolts stripped that was holding the gas tank in, so i had to drill that out. Then i couldn't get the fuel lines off an that was a nightmare. Finally got the fuel pump changed to a Trick Flow 255, but can't get it back in an closed. So i gave up tonight an will go back at it Wednesday. I have been working on this car every day since july 4th and its almost done, so i need a break.

Yea...the hardest thing about swappin a pump to me is getting the unit back into the tank lol. It seems so easy...yet it just doesnt go in :bang:
 
Trick

Convincing the new pump to go back into its home is a bit tricky. :rolleyes:

Here is a tip that should help: Look through the hole in the side of the tank where the filler neck goes while you put the pump assembly in from the top of the tank.

I just finished doing mine myself and I must say, not exactly a fun job.

Good luck :nice: