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Old 04-20-2015, 06:59 PM   #1
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New fuel pump questions.

I bought an Airtex mechanical fuel pump at Advanced Auto 2 years ago that I plan to replace my original unit with. *I figure I should replace it to eliminate all flash rusted fuel line parts.

The new pump's intake is at a much different angle than the original and won't line up easily if I make the new fuel line as the old one was. Should I get another unit or just work with how the new one is?

*Also, what is the best way to hold the gasket to the fuel pump when I am installing it?

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Old 04-20-2015, 08:54 PM   #2
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Re: New fuel pump questions.

as far as holding the gasket on I always put a thin layer of silicon/formagasket on it to hold the gasket to the part while you assemble
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Old 04-20-2015, 09:28 PM   #3
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Re: New fuel pump questions.

Thanks! I need to get some of that because I want to keep the fuel line replacement stage moving along.
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Old 04-21-2015, 08:02 AM   #4
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Re: New fuel pump questions.

I like the Indian Head varnish to hold my gaskets...
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