Hey guys,

I just have a quick question regarding the mechanical fuel pump. If it is completely removed off the block should I be aware of anything?

I went to a FITECH EFI setup and removed the mechanical pump as it no longer has any use. But I am worried that something may leak out once the motor is started as there is a hole where the pump lever was inserted into. Should I just cover it up with a small piece of sheet metal and some pentax gasket maker?

thanks

 

Summit Racing

 

That hole leads directly into the crankcase, so yes you need to block it off in order to keep oil inside the engine and dirt, water, etc. out of the engine.

 

Awesome thanks guys.....had no idea that there was a plate available.

will order asap

 

Or make one real easy.

 

I decided to make it myself..just copied out the template from the base of fuel pump. I had a piece of 1/4 gauge metal.

thanks for the help guys.