Fuel pump hole covers?
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Fuel pump hole covers?
I have been just driving my truck and enjoying it for the last six months or so, and it is time to start working on it again. I was checking out the engine bay, and noticed a lot of fresh oil below the mechanical fuel pump. It has been disconnected from the fuel lines, and I am going to electric wipers, so I no longer need it. I have not determined what is leaking yet. If I remove the fuel pump, are there any flat covers available, or is that a part I will have to make?
- Paul in Kempner, TX
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Re: Fuel pump hole covers?
Typically, as a fuel pump ages, the diaphram "dies" and crankcase oil is forced back through the fuel and/or vacuum line fittings. Some folks block off the unused lines by inserting a closed loop (fuel in <-> fuel out). Most remove the fuel pump and make a cover. Use the fuel pump gasket for a pattern - and be sure to have a gasket under the cover.
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Re: Fuel pump hole covers?
Thanks Paul. Making a cover was my second choice, even though is is pretty simple to do. I was going to use some 1/8" to 3/16" stainless plate if I can scrounge some up. I have lots of standard metal plate around, but rust free stainless seems nicer.
Re: Fuel pump hole covers?
GOOD MORNING,
All our NYC strteet signs are made of alum, and a lot seem to fall off there pedestals, mostly due to motor vehicle accidents. Thats were I got my block off plate. if you dont have a usable gasket, take a peice of paper and place it over the hole and press firmly on it. It will give you waht you need.
GOOD LUCK BOB
All our NYC strteet signs are made of alum, and a lot seem to fall off there pedestals, mostly due to motor vehicle accidents. Thats were I got my block off plate. if you dont have a usable gasket, take a peice of paper and place it over the hole and press firmly on it. It will give you waht you need.
GOOD LUCK BOB
Re: Fuel pump hole covers?
I'd bet that Charles at M-Series Rebuilds has at least one kicking around or knows where to get one.