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HEISEL · 04-05-2012, 10:32 PM

Hi all, so I have a 98 Vortec 350 that a had rebuilt back to stock. Except it has a edelbrock carb intake. Because im going that way. So my plan was to put a mechanical fuel pump on it because it has provisions for one. My question is can I do this? I was told that I needed a special pump rod for this? Because its a roller cam I guess? O ya it's going in my 72 k10 swb. Is this true? Any suggestions? Thanks.
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61K10 · 04-06-2012, 12:49 PM

you can get one from jegs or summit that has a bronze tip $21 or a roller tip $100+ roller cams are steel not iron and i guess the lobes aren't heat treated. somebody here knows the story. i ran a bronze tip one with a roller years ago. does chevy make a stock one?

1972CST · 04-07-2012, 09:27 PM

Some roller cams don't have a lobe for mech. fuel pump.
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clinebarger · 04-07-2012, 09:58 PM

Ive never seen a production 98 vortec block have the hole for the pump rod.
Like 1972CST said the Factory Production cam WILL NOT have the lobe

67c10rustbuket · 04-07-2012, 11:14 PM

The mount is still cast on the block but there is no hole for the pump push rod. If you are rebuilding a block the hole can be drilled but not on a used install because you risk metal shavings getting into the block. I think that factory cam does not have a lobe for the mech pump. The easiest way would be to go to the parts store and get a universal electronic fuel pump for a carb. like this from autozone.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...1_173883_4967_

Shyguy · 04-08-2012, 09:13 AM

If you go with an electric fuel pump it is a good idea to also put a fuel pressure regulator in since the Edelbrock carbs like a constant pressure, I can not remember the exact number but I think it is 5 pounds.

Also the fuel pump should be mounted as close to the tank as possible.

rayfinseats · 04-09-2012, 12:19 AM

Go with an electric pump. You can get a cheap one since you only need 5-6 pounds of pressure. It helps with vapor lock if running high compression or headers. Easier to replace too. I had four different kinds of pumps on my 68 camaro before I went electric.

04-05-2012, 10:32 PM	#1
HEISEL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue springs, mo Posts: 56	98 Vortec 350. Fuel pump help! Hi all, so I have a 98 Vortec 350 that a had rebuilt back to stock. Except it has a edelbrock carb intake. Because im going that way. So my plan was to put a mechanical fuel pump on it because it has provisions for one. My question is can I do this? I was told that I needed a special pump rod for this? Because its a roller cam I guess? O ya it's going in my 72 k10 swb. Is this true? Any suggestions? Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 k/10 4x4 swb 2011 camaro SS/RS M6

04-06-2012, 12:49 PM	#2
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: 98 Vortec 350. Fuel pump help! you can get one from jegs or summit that has a bronze tip $21 or a roller tip $100+ roller cams are steel not iron and i guess the lobes aren't heat treated. somebody here knows the story. i ran a bronze tip one with a roller years ago. does chevy make a stock one? __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

04-07-2012, 09:27 PM	#3
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: 98 Vortec 350. Fuel pump help! Some roller cams don't have a lobe for mech. fuel pump. Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2012, 09:58 PM	#4
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: 98 Vortec 350. Fuel pump help! Ive never seen a production 98 vortec block have the hole for the pump rod. Like 1972CST said the Factory Production cam WILL NOT have the lobe

04-07-2012, 11:14 PM	#5
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: 98 Vortec 350. Fuel pump help! The mount is still cast on the block but there is no hole for the pump push rod. If you are rebuilding a block the hole can be drilled but not on a used install because you risk metal shavings getting into the block. I think that factory cam does not have a lobe for the mech pump. The easiest way would be to go to the parts store and get a universal electronic fuel pump for a carb. like this from autozone. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...1_173883_4967_ __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-08-2012, 09:13 AM	#6
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 98 Vortec 350. Fuel pump help! If you go with an electric fuel pump it is a good idea to also put a fuel pressure regulator in since the Edelbrock carbs like a constant pressure, I can not remember the exact number but I think it is 5 pounds. Also the fuel pump should be mounted as close to the tank as possible. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

04-09-2012, 12:19 AM	#7
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: 98 Vortec 350. Fuel pump help! Go with an electric pump. You can get a cheap one since you only need 5-6 pounds of pressure. It helps with vapor lock if running high compression or headers. Easier to replace too. I had four different kinds of pumps on my 68 camaro before I went electric.



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