Fuel pump

[noah4009]

I have a 1971 55 HP Chrysler. 2 cylinder. I am changing the diaphram and gasket this weekend. I noticed there is one bolt on the bracket that also goes thru the head. It goes thru the bracket then thru the head plate and head. This is the number one bolt that you tighten when putting on head. There are 10 bolts total to the head. If I were to remove this one bolt. Will I need to remove the entire head and put a new head gasket on. Will this removal of the one bolt effect the head. Like causing leakage? Should I just replace the diaphram and fuel bowl gasket with the fuel pump on the motor? Would seem easier if I just removed. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[john from md]

Re: Fuel pump

Noah,

Add anti seize, and torque it, if you have a torque wrench, or just tighten until snug. One bolt being removed will not cause any issues. Just don't overtighen it to the point of breaking the head off.

Regards,

John

 

[noah4009]

Re: Fuel pump

Thanks John

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Fuel pump

NOAH__NOAH__NOAH_____There are six filister head screws holding the pump together. Just remove them and separate the pump bottom from the top. No need to remove the head bolt. And even if you were to remove it, there is no need to remove the head and replace the gasket. Just re-torque the one bolt.

 

[noah4009]

Re: Fuel pump

Thanks Frank, now have another problem. Please read my other thread engine won't start