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Hello I have begun the project of restoring my new to me 1973 Plymouth fury gran coupe. I have started collecting parts. The only thing that I cannot seem to find much info on is the electric fuel pump. I am not sure but I do not believe it was a factory option on this car. Is there a way to confirm.

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Electric pump was added.

The question you need to ask is why did they add it?. I can't read the data plate to see which engine it is, so let's give you a few scenarios. If it's a big block, either 400 or 440, there's a couple issues it could be. First is the pump is bad, and second is the fuel pump push rod is excessively worn. The push rod is a common problem.

If it's a small block, 318 or 360, there's no push rod, so it could just be the pump.

There's one other possibility, and it's one I've done myself, is the electric pump was added to help starting when the car has sat for a week. Most guys that do that will have a switch to turn it on and off once the carb is full.

I suggest getting a factory service manual for your car if you haven't gotten one already. Service Manuals – MyMopar has a downloadable '73 Dodge that will cover most, but one specific to your car is always the best.
 
Where on the car is the fuel pump added?

Just curious,
CBODY67
 
The fuel pump was added right next to the tank and it is according the the person I bought it from a 440. I can try to get a clearer picture of the data plate. Thank you all for the information so far.
 
I have a better photo of the data plate as well I believe from my research so far it is actually a 400 not a 440 due to the plate that is angled at the front of the engine instead of flat p

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So would it be a problem to remove the electric fuel pump and then also how hard is the fuel pump push rod to replace I already have a new mechanical fuel pump on the way
 
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So would it be a problem to remove the electric fuel pump and then also how hard is the fuel pump push rod to replace I already have a new mechanical fuel pump on the way
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Fairly easy. Remove the pump, then there's a allen head pipe plug below the opening. The push rod comes out through that hole. Sometimes it needs a little help with a needle nose pliers through the pump hole to get it to drop out. Smear some assembly lube on the new rod and slide in place. The assembly lube will keep it in place. Use some Permatex #2 (or your favorite sealant) on the plug, screw it in and then install the new pump.

I looked for a video showing this, but only found this one. This guy is kind of boring at best and he forgot to put the plug back in before bolting the pump on, but it gives you a pretty good view of what's going on.

 
That is wonderful thank you. and then I would imagine that removing the electric pump should be ok as long as The other parts are good.
 
This weeks task is finding and fixing all broken wires. Hopefully with new spark plugs rebuilt distributor and replaced mechanical fuel pump it will fire up.

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Looks like a pretty decent fury! Hope everything goes smooth for you. Need to post more pics!
 
I will get some more pictures today. I am having the carburetor rebuilt trying to keep it as original with OEM parts as I can. I am seeing that is either an expensive journey or no parts to be found.
 
you say you plan to restore it back to original, are you going to paint it y3 yellow again ?
fwiw, i like the plum/purple, i wouldnt change it
 
I think that is the only thing I will keep is the Purple as that is a heavy project and they did a decent job at it from what I can see. I also like the purple. Thank you. I agree the Hub caps look nice. I took them off and put the moons to see how I liked the look. The hubs do provide the more classy look I feel.
 
If it has an electric fuel pump, keep it and if it's bad replace it. On my 65 Fury, the manual push rod was damaging my cam so I took it out and replaced it with an electric. When I turn the ignition on, it runs for a few seconds to fill the carb and shuts off and I get a quick start and it then runs again! Turns out, the best thing I ever did; starts quick without spending a half a day pumping the foot pedal, saving the starter and battery, and when it's running, no hiccups like I had with the manual! Did the same thing on my 66 GTO which has the tri-pack and which was hard to start after it sat for just a week or even a few days; big help starting but I kept the manual and after it starts the electric shuts off! See Big John's comment herein, fully agree!
 
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Thank you for the advice I think I will go with that seems to be already setup that way so not much work to keep it
 
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