Do I remove the fuel pump push rod?
03-19-2015, 05:03 PM
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Do I remove the fuel pump push rod?
Hello
I have convertet my 72 LS5 to EFI and are removing the original fuelpump for an in tank pump. Is there any problems with removing the push rod? It leaves a hole all the way to the cam....will oil run wrong ways with no push rod installed?
/Ole
I have convertet my 72 LS5 to EFI and are removing the original fuelpump for an in tank pump. Is there any problems with removing the push rod? It leaves a hole all the way to the cam....will oil run wrong ways with no push rod installed?
/Ole
03-19-2015, 08:11 PM
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Burning Brakes
Just get a gasket and cover for the old mechanical fuel pump and take the rod out. There won't be any problems as long as you use a gasket sealer, too.
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03-20-2015, 02:27 AM
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Drifting
Removing the pushrod will not cause any problems with engine oiling. Lots of places carry a fuel pump block-off plate that can be installed in place of the current plate.
03-20-2015, 01:15 PM
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03-20-2015, 10:18 PM
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remove the pushrod and be happy, my gosh life would just be a lot better if we were all that easy to please.
