Fuel pump question

[pagrunt]

OK, we all have replaces our fuel pumps. I finally read the instruction sheet with my AC pump & never knew it says to pack the pump with grease before installing it. All I put in I never did that. So who has & what grease did you use to pack the pump?

 

[Rktpwrd]

I've never packed any of them before either. All I've ever done is put some assembly lube on the lever arm so it doesn't wear the cam lobe and bolt 'er up.

 

[SoFloG]

Doesn't the fuel pump/pushed area fill up with oil? I've lubricated the cam driven rod before installing, but never heard of anything with grease. Never.

 

[fleming442]

Buick pumps are supposed to be packed to help get the oil from the rear to the front. Use Vaseline, and it helps pull the oil to the front mounted pump.

 

[pontiacgp]

Buick pumps are supposed to be packed to help get the oil from the rear to the front. Use Vaseline, and it helps pull the oil to the front mounted pump.

I thought of that as well but he is talking about the fuel pump

 

[lilbowtie]

First he said fuel pump then instructions for AC pump ???

 

[Pontiac455]

AC Delco. They recommend packing it with grease because the spring doesn't get adequate oil for lubrication. Moisture build up in the pump and causes premature pump failure. It usually takes out the spring.

 

[fleming442]

I thought of that as well but he is talking about the fuel pump

LMAO duh! My bad... it was the first thing I thought of.
No, I have never primed a fuel pump.

 

[pagrunt]

Guess I should put the full trade name instead. I was wondering if I should hunt down some artillery/automotive grease since its thick & stays put if I should use any grease (works great on holding transmission pan gaskets when doing in car filter changes.) If not maybe the red stuff that Edelbrock sends with their cams (have a tube of it.)

 

[pagrunt]

Broke out the service manual, it said basicly slap on new pump & gasket, torque bolts, connect lines. They couldn't of dumbed it down any more than that. Guess I'll just lube it & put it on.