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CustomFastbackCA
Member # 1369
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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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st5150
Member # 51
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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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CustomFastbackCA
Member # 1369
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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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st5150
Member # 51
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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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66 AC COBRA
Member # 904
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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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JK
Member # 2701
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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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JK
Member # 2701
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for $50.00 dollars I will polish it for you. That is what I do.
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Wolfie351
Member # 651
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quote: 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?
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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