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Title: 1972 Ford Pinto
Post by: dcbchristian on August 23, 2008, 08:45:15 PM
Is there a spacer on the fuel pump for a 72 Pinto?
Title: Re: 1972 Ford Pinto
Post by: beaner on August 23, 2008, 09:03:10 PM
my 72 2.0 has no spacer on it
Title: Re: 1972 Ford Pinto
Post by: dcbchristian on August 23, 2008, 09:19:49 PM
cuz i just put a new fuel pump on and ran it. when i turned it off and tried to turn it on, it wouldnt start. i took the pump off and the spring and everything came apart. any suggestions?
Title: Re: 1972 Ford Pinto
Post by: dave1987 on August 30, 2008, 01:36:33 AM
Sounds like a defective pump...

That or the arm wasn't installed underneath the aux cam lobe, and was installed on top of it, which in turn may have caused slight damage.
Title: Re: 1972 Ford Pinto
Post by: oldkayaker on August 31, 2008, 05:07:00 AM
Assuming you have a 2.0L engine, the stock fuel pump gasket is about 1/4" thick which could be considered a spacer.  I have not purchased a gasket lately and do not know what they are presently selling but if your gasket is thin, it may be a problem.
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