Oil squarting from engine block SBC 350

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Frylok
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Oil squarting from engine block SBC 350

Post by Frylok »

I was running my SBC 350 and noticed oil spraying out from the hole at the bottom of the engine.Anyone else have this problem?Pic below shows what hole is spraying oil.When i press the gas it sprays
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Re: Oil squarting from engine block SBC 350

Post by speedy »

Just put a SHORT bolt in it to plug it. The fuel pump pushrod is behind it. If your not running a mech. fuel pump you can put anything in it.
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Re: Oil squarting from engine block SBC 350

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Thanks I put a really short bolt in there with thread sealant,then the fuel pump went bad :\
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Re: Oil squarting from engine block SBC 350

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if the bolt is 2 long it will bind the fuel pump rod against the block
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Re: Oil squarting from engine block SBC 350

Post by Frylok »

Well i took the old fuel pump off and i moved the rod up and down with my fingers so its fine,put a new pump in and it works great.
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