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Posted by CustomFastbackCA (Member # 1369) on :
 
Can anyone explain this to me? I have heard this is a primitive method and want to know what is the substitute for the block off plate?
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
I think you're talking about the timing chain cover. Non EFI cars had a mechanical fuel pump that attached to the side of the cover and was later blocked off for EFI cars.
 

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Posted by CustomFastbackCA (Member # 1369) on :
 
So what about in a picture like this of my engine, I have a carbed motor and the fuel blocked off. Now I now I am either going to use an inline or intank pump, but why would the fuel come from the timing cover? Return line or something?


 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Fuel from the timing cover?

Talk to some carb guys, there are a few different ways you can run an electric fuel pump on a carb'd car.
 

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Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
either i am reading the post wrong (probably), or the spot near the timing cover is where the mechanical fuel pump would go if thats what u where using since that is what ur car originally came with (it is hear because the fuel pump is directly driven by the motor), i am guessing i sound stupid but whatever
 

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Posted by JK (Member # 2701) on :
 
I have a EFI timming cover that does not have fuel pump mounting boss. If you would like it. Better then a block off plate one less place to leak oil. $20 for the timming cover and that will include a new seal.
 

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Posted by JK (Member # 2701) on :
 
for $50.00 dollars I will polish it for you. That is what I do.
 

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Posted by Wolfie351 (Member # 651) on :
 

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Originally posted by CustomFastbackCA:
Can anyone explain this to me? I have heard this is a primitive method and want to know what is the substitute for the block off plate?

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Primitave? Well, then so are pushrods! The block off plate you have looks fine to me, I wouldn't sweat it. Your electric fuel pump is more likely to fail than the plate.
 

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