I replaced my fuel pump a few yrs ago,, dont recall it being like a sbc with the rod deal. just the lever,,no big deal to change,,yeh, you have to watch it when messing around the motor with it running,, going to go to sears in mine after I get thru with my child-care duties,98 degrees, and boy do you feel that extra heat from those fentons when you stop at a light, but hey, it is fun........Fred