Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Factory LP replacement

[Wyomingcowboy]

I replaced my factory LP a year ago with an AirDog and am currently rebuilding the engine. As I am putting it together i am looking for ways to save space. i thought about eliminating the LP mounting bracket to provide easier access to the starter. Isn't that bracket covering up some holes or something? How about if I just cut the top side of the bracket off and bolt the engine mounting side back up?

Any thoughts?

 

[hsmith]

Not sure about yours, but on our 12 valve engines you can use a big block Chevy fuel pump block off plate to cover the hole. I haven't done this but have read that it will work.

 

[Ncostello]

When I eliminated my Carter LP several years ago (long before FASS and Airdog)... I simply cut the bracket down and made it into a cover plate. I believe if you remove the bracket there might be a gasket there sticking to the block. That gave me the impression the block was solid there... but if I recall... it in fact was a hole. I say this because I pushed on the area with a screwdriver and it moved. IE: Gasket. I didn't peel it off to have a look cause I didn't want to introduce a leak and not have a new gasket on hand. I left well enough alone. I needed to get to work on Monday.



I believe you can install 12V piston lift pumps on 24V engines... IF... you have a cam with a drive lobe to power the pump. Otherwise... the hole is just there for no real reason other than the castings are the same.



Verify that you have a fuel pump hole there. Double check a solid hole isn't just a gasket. If the hole is there... block it off.