fuel pump worries

[seykbronc]

I I've been doing some maintenance on my 82 and I found a problem yesterday when changing my oil. There is a small hole on the side of my fuel pump that's shooting out fuel onto my oil filter. It only happens after the engine is warm. Is this a pressure valve or what? The same hole is on the new one I bought today. Its spitting out not running out. I dont know what to do. Should this hole be covered? Also, if I'm going to replace it, how to I gain access to the bolt towards the rear of the pump? There is what looks like a sensor that's blocking my access, any suggestions or ideas?

 

[Bully Bob]

Yep.., that's a "weep-hole" put there for the purpose of warning (by visual or smell) you that the "diaphragm" is/has failed.

 

[seykbronc]

Thanks for the info, any guidance on the removal of back bolt?

 

[Bully Bob]

Sorry., I'm not up on the newer eng. & what may be in the way of that bolt. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[seykbronc]

All is good, got the other one out and just waiting to hook up the fuel lines. Thanks for the help!

 

[Bully Bob]

GREAT..!

& thanks for the UPDATE.! That's quite rare these days.... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />