[V8] Fuel pump replacement tips

[David Head]

The large bosch pump has to rotate about 5 degrees counter clockwise to 
unlock for removal. Supposedly you use a special tool to do this. I've 
done 3 pumps now (without special tools). This time was the easiest. 
First when you look at the pump in the tank, look for the 2 
dimples/cutouts in the rim so you can note the orientation. What made 
removal and replacement so easy was a set of Craftsman mechanics gloves 
I picked up a few weeks ago. The provide much more grip for 
unlocking/relocking the fuel pump in place. Total time - about 1.5 hours.
Tip 2 - if you can't get the threaded fitting on the underside of the 
cover off, remove the float by disassembling the hinge/arm attatchment. 
Its hard to describe, but looking at it, its simple to understand. Then 
you can remove the pump/hose and cover as a unit, get it out on the 
ground and work on it where you can really put some torque on it...

Dave Head
3 V8qs, eyeballing a 4th...