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     1. 07:52 AM - Re: RV4-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 01/17/05  (RV4WGH@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 07:52:41 AM PST US
From: RV4WGH@aol.com
Subject: RV4-List: Re: RV4-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 01/17/05

--> RV4-List message posted by: RV4WGH@aol.com

Just wanted to thank all of you who said it was possible to change the fuel  
pump on an RV-4.  It is! I have a Lycoming 0-320 E2A which has the  dynafocal 
and wide deck.  All I can say is it is VERY close!  Turned  out to be very 
fortunate to receive a call from a local friend with a -4 who had  changed his

fuel pump.  The trick seems to be to be able to keep the  "plunger" or actuator

( should have looked up the correct name in the manual) in  the UP position 
and approach the engine from the side.  We did that by  having the mag off and

applying some grease to the pump actuator. 

The vent fitting is probably only 3/16" or so from the firewall.   Would like 
to dent the FW but the spot requiring more clearance is right over an  
extrusion.  Would be very difficult to dent.

Thanks again,

Wally Hunt
Rockford, IL