Question on changing SB mechanical fuel pump

Well, happy to report the job is done. Most of the job is about as simple as it gets, other than realizing my neighbor with flare wrenches was unavailable for 8 weeks, so off to Sears for a set that cost more than the pump. :roll:

I found the original inlet factory fuel hose was pushed at least 4" onto the fuel line and clamped at the end of the hose, so reasoned that the old hose could be split with a knife, peeled back from the open end of the fuel line and the new hose pushed on before more than a few teaspoons of fuel leaked out. After the fact, I could cut off the loose piece of old hose and deal with removing the stub of the old hose and the factory clamp- if I felt like it. Sure enough.