guys, i owe someone an alda unit attached to one half of the injector pump. so i have a spare cracked injector pump, and i'm trying to remove this alda unit. i believe the way to do it is to just get two large channel locks and pry it apart where the two nuts meet each other, but the upper nut is so close to the body of the alda, my channel lock is too thick to remove it.

now, the threaded part that hte lower nut holds attaches to the metal plate that has four bolts that hold it attached to half the injector pump. when i turn that nut (now I can grab the alda and just turn it by hand), the bolt goes out a certain amount, and then stops unscrewing.

so, is there any other way to remove the alda unit out of the injection pump other than separating it at the two nuts? shoot, i don't want to go get a low profile 23mm (or whatever size) wrench just to get this part out.

also, if the upper part of the alda is dented (on the part that faces the hood), does that break the alda, or is it still usable?

if you don't care about the pump, get a hacksaw blade and cut the rod that is attached to the ALDA and the innards of the pump. Send the whole thing and let them sort it out if really do not have the tools.

You can use an adjustable wrench as the thinner one. Usually, the older style adj wrenches had much thinner heads for some reason. Probably b/c they used to be made of better steel. and with finer tolerances.

__________________

thanks guys, good point on the older adjustable wrenches. one reason why i don't dare break those old sears craftsman tools i inherited--then i'd need to go to sears and have them replaced with the newer crap they sell these days, some of which isn't that bad.

anyone need any spare 5cyl injection pump parts? i've got a lot hanging around on the shelf

Hi-
I own an '83 300D that could use better nylon/plastic lines (all 3) and the associated crush washers (or perhaps the part #'s for the washers). That's all I can think of now but might come up with other parts for the IP.
Thanks for the offer to share your extra parts!
-chris

pm will be sent shortly