Big Dawg

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

Dave26

Summit Racing

Fun71

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.

Big Dawg

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

will order asap

Gerald Nickels

Or make one real easy.

Big Dawg

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.