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lift pump instal help

Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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im puting a new lift pump on and the new one seems like i have to push the plunger in to get it to go on to get the bolts started. whats the easiest thing to do here? thanks for the help
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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try turning the motor a little bit by hand the rod probbably out, otherwise just push the plunger in and bolt it on
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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the plunger is in untill its got pressure against it. my hands r a lil too big to get in far enough to get a good push on it... ill try turning the motor and see if that helps
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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yeah they are driven by a lobe on the cam so just crank it over a little n it'll go right in
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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i got it in. the old one didnt seem like it had much pressure on it thats y i was a lil stumped. thanks again
 
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