'79 FC won't start

[stephenskrocki]

A few weeks ago I posted about my 3208 Cat not starting. There were
many helpful replies, and they were all pretty much right on. It was
a fuel problem and the problem ultimately lies in the fuel injector
pump. The Cat mechanic who looked at it had never seen a pump lock up
like that after sitting only a month. Anyway, I guess it is a huge
job to pull the pump to have it re-built. Being tight on cash right
now, I can't afford to have Caterpiller do the work. I'm thinking of
tackling the job myself though. I'm a pretty quick learner, and I've
learned my way through many problems on cars. Is this a really tough
job? Am I crazy for trying to do it? Do I need special tools to do
any of it? I don't have a swing-out radiator (I don't think) so I
think I have to remove a lot of stuff to get to the pump. Many of you
seem very knowledgable and I imagine someone of you may have
experience with this. I'd appreciate any info that anyone cares to
share.

Thanks, Steve
1979 FC 3208 Cat