Crankshaft nut

[napa 1]

Couple of novice questions for all of you...

1)What's the best method for removing the crankshaft nut. Which way is loosen??? (BTW, mine has been replaced with a flat one that doesn't accept the crank handle, but I purchased an original one on ebay recently)

2) Are there fuel line connectors available for the old style fuel pumps. I have a new fuel pump (original model with glass dome) it has female threaded openings for intake and output.

thanks guys.

John.

 

[Pumpkin]

Nuts and stuff

Couple of novice questions for all of you...

1)What's the best method for removing the crankshaft nut. Which way is loosen??? (BTW, mine has been replaced with a flat one that doesn't accept the crank handle, but I purchased an original one on ebay recently)

I had to remove the (shudder here) radiator, to take mine out. As yours the PO had ground off or some thing, but I did find a socket to fit it. If I remember "righty tighty" lefty loosey". But there are many out there that would just love to crank their engine, my self I like electric start..


2) Are there fuel line connectors available for the old style fuel pumps. I have a new fuel pump (original model with glass dome) it has female threaded openings for intake and output.

Just take you fuel pump down to your parts house have them find you a threaded bayonet fitting for you hose fit size. Get some good small hose clamps and your' on your way. I have hi-temp gas line between my steel fittings and an electric spare just in caase , some day I need it. Also If you do go to an elec pump you may want to goto a fuel pressure regulator. and a shut off switch.
Well Hope that helps , Gotta go hook up that blasted transmision."Finn"ally
Chuck

 

[jumpinjan]

A grade-8 nut is better than that factory hand-crank nut. Torque on that nut is about 100 ft-lbs, its way easier with a hex nut.
The fuel pump fittings are 7/16" thread and they are hard to find. No local hydraulic shops carry them. I have been down the same road.