How to replace a mechanical fuel pump. This is the topic for this episode in the series on starting an old 1965 Buick Skylark convertible. Last episode, Harley determined the fuel pump wasn’t pumping any gas up to the carburetor. In this video we change the fuel pump for a new one. Will it start this time?
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Nice job ! Two things that work well also are to have engine on tdc because most of the pressure is off the arm at that point and also you should lube arm with lube.
Question what size socket did you use for the fuel pump bolts?
Hello House, I too am working on a 65 Buick Skylark. I have watched your videos and ran across a similar issue. Check the gas tank. In my situation the lack of gas caused the interior to rust, which caused a blockage. Once that was replaced and the lines cleared, the engine runs well. You mentioned in one of the videos, you won't be restoring the car to daily use. I do suggest that once you have it going again, you turn over the engine at least once per week for 5-10 minutes.
Hey, does the 1964 Buick Skylark V6 & V8 use the same fuel pump?
What is that grease you are putting on the seal?
seeing the brown gas in the tank from your other video tells me ALOT of bad things will be inside the tank and line.