Mechanical Fuel Pump

Dean85GT

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I recently cracked the block in my 85 carbed 5.0. I'm lookin to get a newer 87-93 longblock to toss in with a new carb and intake. My question is can I just run my mechanical fuel pump on the new motor? Do I just bolt the part where the pump goes to the block on and then the waterpump over top?

 

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86bluecobra

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you need a timing chain cover that has a opening for the mech fuel pump and a ecentric circle that drives the pump on the top timing chain gear.

 

HISSIN50

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Another option might be to convert it to a low PSI elec pump. I was very pleased with the results when I did this on another car.

Good luck.

 

Dean85GT

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Dean85GT

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86bluecobra said:

you need a timing chain cover that has a opening for the mech fuel pump and a ecentric circle that drives the pump on the top timing chain gear.

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So.........would that be the one I currently have on my 85? Meaning I can transfer it to the new block.

 

crazypete

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Yes, transfer the cover and the cam eccentric over, bolt up the pump and you should be good to go!

 

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86bluecobra

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Dean85GT said:

So.........would that be the one I currently have on my 85? Meaning I can transfer it to the new block.

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yes sir.