1970 challenger 440 - Fuel Pump

[Michael_B767_ATP]

Hi Everybody,

I'm a 60 year old on oxygen and I need to replace the fuel pump in my c70 challenger. What's the easiest way to swap this out without bending too much, can't breath while bending over. Will I need any special swivel type sockets to get at the bolts?

Thanks
Mike

[anlauto]

9/16'' shallow socket, 6" extension, 3/8" ratchet should get the job done, 1/2'' flare nut wrench might be needed to undo the fuel line....
not sure how to avoid the bending over bit a lot easier from the topside then from underneath 

[JS29]

I think you would be better off doing the job from under the car. Cardboard to lay on works well for me. Take tools like socket set, screwdriver short extension and 1/2-9/16 wrench's.   

[anlauto]

I find it hard to work on the fuel pump around the K Frame from the bottom, but if it's more comfortable for you, then by all means have a shot at it 

[Michael_B767_ATP]

Hi,

Thanks for the quick replies. Guess it's going to depend on how long I can stay bent over, if not I'll have to deal with the K frame. Just glad I don't need a special swivel sockets to get in there, broke my swivel attachment and don't have a replacement.

Thanks again!
Mike

[JS29]

Forty years of body work has given me chemically burnt lungs, I know what you are going through.  But doing that job is all done bent over the fender.