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This is my first time replacing a fuel pump, so please bear with me.
I am replacing the fuel pump in an m998 humvee according to TM20-2 (para 3-23 pg 3-36), and I did not order the gasket (
that goes on the mounting plate (7).
The youtube videos I watched did not remove the mounting plate from the block, so I did not order that gasket (
.
So, when I removed the old fuel pump, the push rod feels like it is wedged behind the mounting plate, and I can't budge it with a hacksaw blade, flat head screw driver, or needle nose pliers.
Should I just remove the mounting plate and order that gasket online? (O'Reilly's did not have the fuel pump, so I ordered it on Amazon).
I tried cycling the engine a couple different times in hopes the cam would move enough to free up the push rod. No luck, still stuck in there.
Or, can I get away with grey gasket maker instead of the mounting plate gasket?
Thanks for any advice.
I am replacing the fuel pump in an m998 humvee according to TM20-2 (para 3-23 pg 3-36), and I did not order the gasket (
![Cool 8) 8)](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
The youtube videos I watched did not remove the mounting plate from the block, so I did not order that gasket (
![Cool 8) 8)](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
So, when I removed the old fuel pump, the push rod feels like it is wedged behind the mounting plate, and I can't budge it with a hacksaw blade, flat head screw driver, or needle nose pliers.
Should I just remove the mounting plate and order that gasket online? (O'Reilly's did not have the fuel pump, so I ordered it on Amazon).
I tried cycling the engine a couple different times in hopes the cam would move enough to free up the push rod. No luck, still stuck in there.
Or, can I get away with grey gasket maker instead of the mounting plate gasket?
Thanks for any advice.