kensmachine

blue loctite mine the head broke off of one ken

jdschwass

Turns out I have a full oring kit, I found the exact one I needed. Installed it, and used blue loctite to keep those bolts tight. I decided for now to just throw the pump back on.
The only concern I had putting it back together was how easily the pump slid back into position. I did lock the pump to TDC, but I didnt fight at all to get the key to slide together, which makes me nervous that the key dropped out. I tried to look in through the front, but I can't see past the gear to confirm it is engaged. I think it went together correctly, but not sure how to confirm. Just for piece of mind is all.

Sheep Herder

If you use a small mirror and light and just the right angle, you can see the top of it.
Before you put on the nut and washer on shaft.

edwinsmith

It's a good idea to stake the shaft next to the key to keep it tight in the slot.

Edwin

jdschwass

Hey'all,

So I finished getting everything back together yesterday. I am pretty sure I could see the key installed using a mirror and flashlight.
After bleeding out the system, everything is back up and running smooth with no leaks. I appreciate everyone's help.
Thanks.

jimbo486

I might refrain from doing this as doing so just a bit too much could interfere with the tapered fitment of the gear on the pump shaft. It's been suggested to me to dimple the key on both sides with a center punch to help keep it in the keyway. I've also used a dab of grease in the keyway as an aid.

jdschwass

Hey'all, reviving my own thread here...

I got my VE Pump installed again a couple of week's back, got it running again, but unfortunately broke the throttle linkage. Stores just opened up here on Friday, so I got in this weekend and picked up some parts to make a new linkage.
After getting the link installed, I fired up the truck. It idles well, but as soon as I try and rev it up, the engine seems to have no power, bucks a bit, and smokes like hell. Just wondering if there is something I may have overlooked, or if I possibly managed to mess up my timing. I was a bit concerned with lining up the injector pump key. I thought I could see it with a mirror. I'm not sure if it is possible for the engine to run with the key missing or not.
Failing that, I dont think I really changed anything. I will double check my ignition sequence/firing order, but I believe it to be correct. Other than the oring on the back side of the VE pump, I didnt take anything apart.

Appreciate some thoughts before I continue my trouble shooting.

Thanks.

jimbo486

You might check to be certain the drive key in the pump shaft didn't get pushed out or happen to fall out while installing the pump.

jdschwass

Afraid you are probably right. I think every time I tried to start it up it must have slipped a bit further. Planning to tear off the timing cover to confirm if the key is in there. Someone before me has marked the location of the IP with a paint marker, so I am hoping I can get my timing back without too much fuss. I'm just not looking forward to removing the IP again. The job itself isnt too bad, but the truck is so tall it makes it a bear to work under the hood.

Thanks for the second opinion.

Cheers.

nonrev

before doing that I would get a bore scope that plugs into your smart phone. Google it there is one on fleabay for like 12.99 they are really handy, much better than a mirror and flashlight

Brian.B

Mine did the same thing it was right over on the back side across from the lab valve I think it’s 2 bolts and there’s an o ring that goes out and it’s insane how much fuel will spray out of that thing lol