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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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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?

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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 08:11 PM
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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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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.
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 09:34 AM
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Thank you for your replies.
I will remove the pushrod and be happy.

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Originally Posted by Ole Brinch
...I will remove the pushrod and be happy....
True Fact: it will probably come out on its own when you remove the fuel pump.
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It won't come out when you remove the pump, but it will when you remove the plate behind the pump to install a block-off plate.
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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.
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