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440roadrunner · 05-12-2008, 09:07 AM

I would check the part number of the pump to be sure you have a correct pump. All 383 and other related BB engines "can" use the same pump, so if your pump has the right hose connections, and is supposed to fit a 361-383-440, etc, it will fit.

Have you bumped the engine over to get the pushrod "up" as far as it will go? I don't remember any issues with these, but it's been a long time. My recollection is, I put my finger or a scrap of plastic in under the pump rod, and either "bumped" the engine or turned the front nut with a wrench until the rod was "up"

Glue the gasket to the pump, ease the arm under the pump rod and push gently until the pump seats. It's easy to pull the alternator out of the way, so you should be able to see what you're doing.

05-12-2008, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
440roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 272	I would check the part number of the pump to be sure you have a correct pump. All 383 and other related BB engines "can" use the same pump, so if your pump has the right hose connections, and is supposed to fit a 361-383-440, etc, it will fit. Have you bumped the engine over to get the pushrod "up" as far as it will go? I don't remember any issues with these, but it's been a long time. My recollection is, I put my finger or a scrap of plastic in under the pump rod, and either "bumped" the engine or turned the front nut with a wrench until the rod was "up" Glue the gasket to the pump, ease the arm under the pump rod and push gently until the pump seats. It's easy to pull the alternator out of the way, so you should be able to see what you're doing.