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5150 · 09-26-2007, 11:56 PM

I have a SBC out of a 91 burb, which obviously had a electric fuel pump in the tank. Well I'm putting it in my blazer and am going to use the fuel pump on the block. It's has a plate over it which I took off, but the new pump I got doesn't match up the bolt holes. What am I missing??? I know this is a stupid question but I still need to know

72armyswbtruck · 09-27-2007, 03:17 AM

Any Pics?, there is a rod the had to be pushed up before the botl holes will line up.

cdowns · 09-27-2007, 05:05 AM

vtheres a little metal plat that goes on the block to mount the pump available in plain steel chrome or billet from places like summit speedway motors pepboys etc

brak · 09-27-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

vtheres a little metal plat that goes on the block to mount the pump available in plain steel chrome or billet from places like summit speedway motors pepboys etc

yup, looks like the block off plate, except it has a hole for the pump arm to pass through.

Example

Mr Gasket p/n 1514 $6.95

5150 · 09-27-2007, 08:52 AM

Thanks, that looks like it will work.

AH619 · 09-27-2007, 09:21 AM

I Thought That After Gm Went To Throttle Bodies They Didnt Machine A Hole For The Fuel Pump Push Rod To Go Through?
Im Not Even Shure There Is A Cam Lobe To Drive It?

5150 · 09-27-2007, 03:42 PM

There is a rod in there, it was all gummed up and it was a pain to get out. I hope there is or I'm screwed.

cdowns · 09-27-2007, 04:47 PM

if theres a rod in there it could be held in place by the bolt at the front of the block// if it is get shorter bolt after fuel pump install

5150 · 09-27-2007, 06:48 PM

No, I could tap it back and forth from the cam to the plate.

va_tlc · 09-27-2007, 08:07 PM

if that rod keeps falling down while yr trying to put the fuel pump on, take some sticky grease and coat the rod good and push it all the way up, it wil stay there long enuff to get yr pump on and start yr bolts.good luck

brak · 09-29-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AH619

I Thought That After Gm Went To Throttle Bodies They Didnt Machine A Hole For The Fuel Pump Push Rod To Go Through?
Im Not Even Shure There Is A Cam Lobe To Drive It?

it depends when the motor was produced. early on they just installed the block off plate and called it done. In the later models they stopped machining the hole.

I pulled a fresh motor from a 89 blazer (TBI, Centerbolt heads) to swap into my camaro, and all i had to do was remove the block off plate, and install the mechanical fuel pump. It worked great.

**Boog** · 09-29-2007, 07:52 AM

I imagine GM had quite a few blocks with the holes already machined in them to use up once they went with tank mounted pumps. I've heard engines as late as 93 could still have had the holes in them. No problem if one doesn't as you can always plumb in an inline electric one if need be.

09-26-2007, 11:56 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Fuel Pump Question I have a SBC out of a 91 burb, which obviously had a electric fuel pump in the tank. Well I'm putting it in my blazer and am going to use the fuel pump on the block. It's has a plate over it which I took off, but the new pump I got doesn't match up the bolt holes. What am I missing??? I know this is a stupid question but I still need to know __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

09-27-2007, 03:17 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Fuel Pump Question Any Pics?, there is a rod the had to be pushed up before the botl holes will line up. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-27-2007, 05:05 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Fuel Pump Question vtheres a little metal plat that goes on the block to mount the pump available in plain steel chrome or billet from places like summit speedway motors pepboys etc __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-27-2007, 08:52 AM	#5
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Fuel Pump Question Thanks, that looks like it will work. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

09-27-2007, 09:21 AM	#6
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: Fuel Pump Question I Thought That After Gm Went To Throttle Bodies They Didnt Machine A Hole For The Fuel Pump Push Rod To Go Through? Im Not Even Shure There Is A Cam Lobe To Drive It? __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

09-27-2007, 03:42 PM	#7
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Fuel Pump Question There is a rod in there, it was all gummed up and it was a pain to get out. I hope there is or I'm screwed. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

09-27-2007, 04:47 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Fuel Pump Question if theres a rod in there it could be held in place by the bolt at the front of the block// if it is get shorter bolt after fuel pump install __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-27-2007, 06:48 PM	#9
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Fuel Pump Question No, I could tap it back and forth from the cam to the plate. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

09-27-2007, 08:07 PM	#10
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Fuel Pump Question if that rod keeps falling down while yr trying to put the fuel pump on, take some sticky grease and coat the rod good and push it all the way up, it wil stay there long enuff to get yr pump on and start yr bolts.good luck __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

09-29-2007, 07:52 AM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Fuel Pump Question I imagine GM had quite a few blocks with the holes already machined in them to use up once they went with tank mounted pumps. I've heard engines as late as 93 could still have had the holes in them. No problem if one doesn't as you can always plumb in an inline electric one if need be. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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