Jonathan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Could you measure the length of vent tube? I *might* cheat one up since mine is missing. The kerosene hand pump is not exact match but they might have others that are a little longer and wider on the ends. Here are the specs for reference. I held the black tube straight when I measured for the close up. It is about 25 1/4" long. And the pump I have. Yesterday I got the new stainless steel hardware in from Amazon. I ordered #6 fender washers so I could tap it to #8 so the washer wont fall off just like the original. I tried to hold it manually with rubber grips so I would not mare the surface but it was too difficult, so I ended up using my vise and just carefully clamped it. If I had to do a lot and for other people I would probably make a wood jig with a slot cut in it to hold the washer in the vise without causing any damage. Last picture is the three filler neck screws. They came out great with a little polish. I have no idea what metal it is made of but it didn't rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Thanks, Jonathan. I have read that 3/4" pex works for this vent as well. I'll study on it, see what I can do as a stopgap. But that flex hose on teh kero pump might work even better to fit down the hose. BTW, per your bent crossmember, I tried to unbend mine, which was bent opposite yours. Apparently someone tried to pull truck via that crossmember. My little trolley jack was picking up the truck before starting any sort of bending action. I think I may just paint it black and call it my air dam. It could be a good opportunity to custom fabricate something cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Thanks, Jonathan. I have read that 3/4" pex works for this vent as well. I'll study on it, see what I can do as a stopgap. But that flex hose on teh kero pump might work even better to fit down the hose. BTW, per your bent crossmember, I tried to unbend mine, which was bent opposite yours. Apparently someone tried to pull truck via that crossmember. My little trolley jack was picking up the truck before starting any sort of bending action. I think I may just paint it black and call it my air dam. It could be a good opportunity to custom fabricate something cool looking. Actually I was thinking that maybe if I took mine to a machine shop they can straighten it out and reinforce it so it can be a lift point. Just make it super strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Thanks, Jonathan. I have read that 3/4" pex works for this vent as well. I'll study on it, see what I can do as a stopgap. But that flex hose on teh kero pump might work even better to fit down the hose. BTW, per your bent crossmember, I tried to unbend mine, which was bent opposite yours. Apparently someone tried to pull truck via that crossmember. My little trolley jack was picking up the truck before starting any sort of bending action. I think I may just paint it black and call it my air dam. It could be a good opportunity to custom fabricate something cool looking. Actually I was thinking that maybe if I took mine to a machine shop they can straighten it out and reinforce it so it can be a lift point. Just make it super strong! I am looking for tips and tricks on replacing the mechanical fuel pump. I never replaced one before. How do I insure it is riding correctly on the engine. Do I use any RTV on the gasket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I am looking for tips and tricks on replacing the mechanical fuel pump. I never replaced one before. How do I insure it is riding correctly on the engine. Do I use any RTV on the gasket? Nice vise! The fuel pump shouldn't need additional sealant. It isn't anywhere near submerged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Nice vise! The fuel pump shouldn't need additional sealant. It isn't anywhere near submerged. Thank you, I smile every time I see it. Made in USA and so smooth. Cost a pretty penny but was worth it. Thanks for the tip on the fuel pump. I read somewhere you should put assembly lube or some kind of grease on the pump arm where it rides on the engine. Does it help until oil gets on it? I can't imagine the grease lasting long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Nice vise! The fuel pump shouldn't need additional sealant. It isn't anywhere near submerged. Thank you, I smile every time I see it. Made in USA and so smooth. Cost a pretty penny but was worth it. Thanks for the tip on the fuel pump. I read somewhere you should put assembly lube or some kind of grease on the pump arm where it rides on the engine. Does it help until oil gets on it? I can't imagine the grease lasting long. V8's get plenty of oil to the cam eccentric. Don't know about 300's. I suppose a dab of grease couldn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 V8's get plenty of oil to the cam eccentric. Don't know about 300's. I suppose a dab of grease couldn't hurt. I have a lot of grease, I can't find my assembly lube the last I looked for it so I will try some high temp wheel bearing grease. After the engine first runs for 5 mins I will change the oil anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 V8's get plenty of oil to the cam eccentric. Don't know about 300's. I suppose a dab of grease couldn't hurt. I have a lot of grease, I can't find my assembly lube the last I looked for it so I will try some high temp wheel bearing grease. After the engine first runs for 5 mins I will change the oil anyway. A dab of grease sounds reasonable. And then a prompt oil change would be great for the motor as well. My question is will it speak this weekend? The suspense is killing me... I go start my truck just to hear it run. Any excuse to drive around the block. I could hear me telling my wife - "Jonathan got his new fuel pump in - I'm going around block just to make sure" And my around the block trip keeps getting longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 A dab of grease sounds reasonable. And then a prompt oil change would be great for the motor as well. My question is will it speak this weekend? The suspense is killing me... I go start my truck just to hear it run. Any excuse to drive around the block. I could hear me telling my wife - "Jonathan got his new fuel pump in - I'm going around block just to make sure" And my around the block trip keeps getting longer. I am hoping to get the fuel system straightened out this weekend. Other then rebuilding the carb I will try to start it first with the old spark related stuff. After hearing it run I will be more motivated for sure. Next step would be change the oil, rebuild the carb and change out all the spark components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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