Fuel pump pushrod bolt

[rcintn]

Have a new fuel pump being shipped. I'm wondering if this is the bolt that holds the pushrod in place? Also this bolt with another bolt secures a motor mount. How hard is it to align that back after fuel pump is installed? Thanks

[567chevys]

1. Remove the stock bolt. The retaining bolt is located on the front of the engine block near the fuel pump mounting plate, close to the harmonic balancer.
2. Insert a longer bolt. You can use a longer bolt of the same thread pitch (for example, one of the original fuel pump mounting bolts) to push the pushrod up and hold it in place. Finger-tighten the longer bolt just enough to secure the rod.
3. Install the new pump. With the pushrod held up, you can easily install the new mechanical fuel pump. Make sure the pump arm correctly engages the pushrod.
4. Replace the bolt. Once the new pump is in place and bolted down, remove the longer bolt and replace it with the original, shorter bolt.

Other methods to hold the pushrod
While the bolt trick is a simple and reliable method, other techniques are also used:

• Grease: Some mechanics apply a thick coating of grease to the pushrod to help it stay in place during installation.
• Engine position: You can turn the engine to top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for cylinder #1. This ensures that the camshaft eccentric holding the pushrod is on its lowest point, pushing the rod outward and holding it in position.

SBC fuel pump push rod hold bolt.jpg

[busterwivell]

I've always used the grease method.

[rcintn]

Thanks the grease method worked out great!