Can someone tell me what is the tapped hole under the fuel pump mount. I don't recall seeing this before, on my small block. This is the first big block I've built. Thanks.
http://home.comcast.net/~conn118/wsb/media/409712/site1007.JPG

so the fuel pump rod can be installed

Boy that sure is purdy ;)

Originally posted by Pro67Chevy:
What is this hole for... Are you sure this topic belongs in a Chevelle forum? ;)

I like'm clean like that :D

Yup, for the FP rod.... it gets a pipe plug afterwards.

SBs have that blockoff plate arrangement instead.

You guys are the best. thanks.

Thrasher,
thanks, I'd sleep with it under my pillow if I could.

graemlins/beers.gif

So I measured the hole and I can't figure out the right pipe plug size. Anyone got it? thanks.

I got my pretty chrome plug from the local speed shop.The two holes on the front side of the engine by the fuel pump. The upper one can be used with a longer bolt to hold your fuel pump rod up while you install pump, not unless you are going electric. if you use mech. pump make sure you remove the bolt you used to hold up the rod. Also remember to use a shorter bolt to put back in hole so oil does not come out. Sorry I can't remember size of plug though. it is common though, maybe 1/2 pipe, can't remember.

3/8 pipe.

Jim

I thought it was 1/2" NPT. But it's been a long time since I did a BB with a mechanical pump. Just make sure you get an allen headed one, if it has a big knob sticking out it can make the fuel pump install "interesting."

Tom

Boy I read this post a day late. Yesterday I replaced my electric fuel pump with a Carter 172. I had no idea how to get the rod into the block. After scratching my head for about 20 minutes something told me to try removing the little plug. Went in perfect!! And runs great!!

Originally posted by Pro67Chevy:
Can someone tell me what is the tapped hole under the fuel pump mount. I don't recall seeing this before, on my small block. This is the first big block I've built. Thanks.
http://home.comcast.net/~conn118/wsb/media/409712/site1007.JPG ==
Jim,
I noticed you have what looks like the generic Milodon copy oil pan.

Not sure about 67 but that pan did not fit in a 66SS, had to get the a real Milodon for the customer that has the two front corners cut at a 45 deg angle.
That pan hit the crossmember right in the corners.

Do you know or does anyone here know if the frame is a bit different in the 67??

Damn. I hope not. That will kill me.

What Mike is saying can be seen somewhat in my picture...

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/BillsCamino/540c.JPG

Frames are the same for '66 & '67. :(

Hey Mike thanks for pointing that out.
At least now maybe I can mock it up with the short block before I spend all that time on final assembly only to find out it won't fit. :rolleyes:

Does anyone know the Milodon Part# that fits a '67?

Originally posted by Pro67Chevy:
Hey Mike thanks for pointing that out.
At least now maybe I can mock it up with the short block before I spend all that time on final assembly only to find out it won't fit. :rolleyes:

Does anyone know the Milodon Part# that fits a '67? ==
Jim,
I have a new milodon sitting in the shop. I will check it tomorrow.
email me if you are interested in it.

Originally posted by Pro67Chevy:
Does anyone know the Milodon Part# that fits a '67? Mine shown in the photo is a Milodon #30950.

Originally posted by BillsCamino:
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Yep,
that's what I have sitting in the shop, only difference is it is still gold anodized.

Oh Bill, is that the correct way to run your fuel line? I always thought it would create a "warmer" situation there, or is that just the fragments of different opinions? Looks very nice and clean, maybe it was the plain fuel line and not the aeroquip line. I'll be doing that detail this week and haven't desided as yet where to run it. Also if you could tell me who's set up that is from the carb to the pump. I'd like to do that. Thanks for any help graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Luuke - That is the way the factory ran it and the same way I have it on my big block but I chose to use 1/2" hard line.

Originally posted by Luuuke:
...if you could tell me who's set up that is from the carb to the pump. I'd like to do that. Thanks for any help graemlins/thumbsup.gif I made up the fuel line that runs from the pump using -08AN fittings and hose...feeding a 1050 Dominator.
I can't really say if there will be a heat isssue. I doubt it, though.
The motor only has dyno time. The car is still in the body shop.

Originally posted by Pro67Chevy:
Damn. I hope not. That will kill me. Better to find out now! I tried to put an LS7 pan and tray on my 396, only to find out it didn't fit when we tried to put it back in the Elky! Not a happy day! graemlins/angry.gif
John