Fuel strainer

[mriz]

I have to pull the to of the pump off ,after I pull out the stripped screws is there anything to be careful of.As in parts falling out? I plan on doing it on the car.Thanks

[TomoHawk]

I think you need to drain the gas tank first. When you open the fuel pump to get the strainer out, gas will flow.

[sblake01]

Nah, just plug the lines that you remove from the f.p. The lines mount low on the tank and not much fuel comes out.

[mriz]

I've got the vise grips on the line and will pull the top off the pump tonight but is there anything inside the pump to be concerned about(parts falling out) . P.S read all your other F.I. posts and will go after air regulator, bccd and altitude switch next (high idle) just figured on doing strainer while suspension is out.

[sblake01]

No parts will fall out of the fuel pump when you remove it. The altitude switch is only in California cars.

[mriz]

Thanks, Mine came from San diego rust and all.

[sblake01]

I'm lucky, mine was always an Inland Valley car. March A.F.B., Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Fontana, and now San Bernardino, Ca.

[TomoHawk]

Where do you get the fuel pump strainer? I will switch mine while it's up on the lift. Is there a document describing the process? No help from the FSM.