Easy way to install 283, 327, 350, 383, 400 SBC Chevy mechanical / manual fuel fuel pump 

get a fuel pressure regulator also you don't want more than 6 psi of fuel pressure I've had that happen to me on a 454 about 20 years ago.

I agree with Justin but also make sure your gas cap doesn't hold any more than 10 psi either. It will force fuel into your carb

Glad you liked it!!

I thought I was the only one to get this out of his video. Did he ever install a fuel pump? I shut it off @ 8:38.

@@davecozzi9721 I'm gonna guess he did sometime before Christmas.

Christopher if you noticed that's why I said in the comments to skip ahead to 2:30 if you just want the meat of the tech tip 🙄 You're welcome

There's a possibility the fuel is leaking out of the carburetor, especially if it has a Rochester Quadrajet on it but more than likely not. The fuel is horrible quality now adays and usually evaporates out on hot days OR in the case of the Edebrock Performer (AFB) stye carbs, the fuel boils out into the engine which is very bad for the engine, ESPECIALLY the engine oil!! This is somewhat fixed by adding a phenolic heat spacer between the carburetor and the intake manifold. It woud also help to vent hot air out from under the hood with ducts or louvers. The last thing to check is to inspect your exhaust crossover on your intake manifold. If you have a factory cast iron manifold, I highly recommend blocking off the port as much as possible unless it only runs in cold weather conditions. Lastly, I highly recommend adding a good electric fuel pump and mount it as close to the fuel tank as possible. Make sure you replace and old fuel hoses on the suction side and also make sure the clamps are tight. One small air leak will cause alll kinds of issues with propper flow. Sorry about being so late with my response. Hope that helps.

Rotate the engine crank pulley 360 degrees. That should put you on the low part of the cam lobe making the pump easier to install.

Thanks, will do.

Each to their own. No such thing as too much knowledge. If you have to change one on the side of the road and don't have a hacksaw blade but have a long 3/8", you're good to go. Many different ways to skin a cat

@@poortouringhotwiregarage5617 let me ask you this, my rear main seal is leaking in my truck 1986 Chevrolet k10 with a 305, does it have a 1 piece or 2 piece rear main seal?

@@509Glock22 Good question. '86 is a transition year. If you pull the inspection shield off from the transmission bellhousing, you should be able to tell. If it has an aluminum housing all of the way around the rear main seal it's a 1 piece. If not, it's a 2 piece. If you're not sure, drop the oil pan and check again. The rear main caps are totally different.

Butter knife worked for me. hack saw blade is a good idea too given its thinner.

Ummmmm... yeah. That's exactly what I said

On every SBC I've ever worked on, the other 3 bolt holes are blind, or in other words, don't go into any passages or inside the crankcase or waterjacket. That's been my experience

Hi, awesome video. I just tried this, my bolt has about 6 or 8 threads left, but feels like it's bottomed out, very tight. Rod still fell out. Keep cranking?

@@ryanlutton8193 Sounds like you went in the wrong hole. Make sure you're going in the upper one. There might also be junk packed in that hole. I'd run a tap down it with the pushrod out to make sure it's clean and clear

Match it to the same size as the fuel supply line from the gas tank. My guess is that it's 3/8".

Just remember the fuel system is only going to feed as much as the smallest line, fitting or hose. Also if you are planning on turbo or supercharging the motor you will at minimum need a 3/8" fuel line

3/8"-16 with the most amount of threads possible

Grease usually works if the motor isn't hot. If not, use the bolt trick

@@poortouringhotwiregarage5617 got it! what about greasing it up in general, lubrication upon install?

@@julzzcan9490 the rod has to be lubed with motor oil at minimum. I usually put moly cam break in lube on the push rod ends so they don't gall up during initial fire up.

That sucks!! 😮

@@poortouringhotwiregarage5617 it’s a earlier motor I just used my finger and put a new one on works mint now

3/8" -16

Apparently this channel ain't for you bud. Not git the hell on