Two-piece fuel pump eccentric

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  1. shatteredmindof

    shatteredmindof New Member

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    Hi all, my fuel pump isn't working (1979 302 engine, mechanical pump). I had the timing cover off and noticed the fuel pump eccentric would "spin" like it was loose. I assume this is normal? I'm not sure if I have a dead fuel pump or if, for some reason, the eccentric isn't driving the pump. Can someone explain a two-piece fuel pump eccentric for me? Thanks for any help.
     
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    Inner piece is tied to the cam gear. Outer piece rotates.
     
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    Should the outer piece spin freely?
     
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    Yes. (filler)
     
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