Chevrolet Corvette 1963 Repair & Tune-Up Manual page 189

Removing fuel pressure lines
3. Disconnect the fuel line at the filter and
the drive cable coupling at the distributor by
sliding the cable into the pump housing to
disengage it from the distributor, and then
pulling it clear. Don't lose the fiber washer
on the end of the cable.
4. Remove the engine/manifold adapter-
plate retaining nuts and lift the assembly from
the engine.
5. Install a % in. x 2 in. bolt and nut in
each manifold outer mounting-hole to allow
the unit to be placed upright on a workbench
without damaging the nozzles.
6. Reverse the above procedure to install.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. The first step in disassembly is to sepa
rate the fuel injection unit into its three main
components: fuel meter, air meter, and man
ifold.
2. Separate the air meter from the injec
tor unit by disconnecting the bellcrank from
the pivot shaft and leaving it attached to the
air meter. Disconnect the main control signal
tube at both ends and remove. Remove the
retaining nuts and washers and carefully lift
the air meter while simultaneously discon
necting the rubber, nozzle balance tube el
bow at the air meter.
3. Disconnect the
phragm tube at both ends, disengaging the
tube at the manifold end first. Disconnect the
EMISSION CONTROLS AND FUEL SYSTEM
enrichment dia
main control diaphragm vent tube at both
ends. Invert the injector and drain the fuel
reservoir through the cover vent, then dis-
connect the fuel pressure lines. Remove the
lower retaining screws, the single upper bolt,
and the short vent tube. Discard the rubber
Ratio lever control linkage
Fuel pump piston and valve assembly
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-OUTER LEVER
CONTROL ARM AND
COUNTERWEIGHT
ASSEMBLY