1960 fuel pump installation

[hal watson]

Having had a few Studes since 1957 I never had to replace a fuel pump. Now on a 1960 Lark wagon I need a new fuel pump. HOW do you get it into block???? I have been fighting it on and off for 5 days. The engine is a 169 CID. I am about to put an electric on it. Can anyone help??? also is there a plate available to cover the opening with ?? Thanks, Hal W

[StudeRich]

It should not be that hard really. Since the angle is bad to get good leverage to push it in compressing the Diaphragm spring. You could install temporary longer bolts to "pull it in" if you do not have enough strength to do it. Then just replace them one at a time with the correct short bolts.

[2moredoors]

also is there a plate available to cover the opening with ?? Thanks, Hal W

Part number 801852 page 183 in Studebaker International's catalogue $8.50
Cover plate.... for 6 and 8 cylinder applications.

[valleyguy]

I just went through this installing a fuel pump on a 1960 Hawk. Same problem. At the
suggestion of another member, I bumped the starter
a couple of times to rotate the cam lobe, and finally got it where it went it without too much difficulty.

Joe D.

[rockne10]

... is there a plate available to cover the opening with ??

A standard item applicable to a variety of manufacturers; available anyplace where car talk happens.

[altair]

With the pump off you can feel the cam lobe with your finger, turn the engine until the lobe is up and or away from the hole. Two people helps. With the cam lobe on the inside there is little or no resistence. Dave