[FC] Fuel pump removal

[N2VZD at aol.com]

just a thought , is the push rod correct for the pump? If any question at  
all , get a late pushrod .
you want all later than 61 stuff. also watch the bottom of the pushrod , if 
 it is not free to spin it can wear itself  and the cam . 
Other than some new pumps leaking if all the cover screws checked , I have  
had very little problems with the stock pump system. It sounds like maybe 
you  have a restriction in the feed somewhere.
 If it were me , I would be unhooking the feed at the pump , putting a  
hose on it to a clear plastic jug, and blowing into the filler with a little 
air  pressure. Two things you are looking for , contamination , and a decent 
fow. If  you think it is vapor lock , look into why. have the correct 
sandwich under the  carbs? gasket , insulator , gasket  to keep head heat away from 
the base of  the carbs?
all shrouds in place ? (side , back , forward , etc?) air cleaner cross  
tube in place?
think stock setup , they did a lot of the little things for a reason..I run 
 my truck down the road at 65 - 70 for long periods with no apparent heat 
issues  now with enhanced 110hp , no signs of fuel issues . I run late fan , 
late carbs  , .052 jets , 319 distrib , dual exhaust , lower shrouds in 
place with  thermostats and flaps removed, 355 64 diff , powerslide ,185R14 
tires at thruway  speeds for long periods of time.
Regards, Tim Colson