1957 Fuel Pump Plate Covers

[baby bird]

Im replacing the manual fuel pump on my 57 Bird with an electric pump. Does anyone sell a plate to cover up the cam port or can I just leave the pump in place?

 

[cokefirst]

Im replacing the manual fuel pump on my 57 Bird with an electric pump. Does anyone sell a plate to cover up the cam port or can I just leave the pump in place?

There are several places that sell these plates. Jegs, Summit Racing, etc. You should also be able to find them on ebay.

 

[paul5456]

Easy to make one - use the gasket as a guide. 3/16 or 1/4 ALUMINUM

Personally, I would never rely on an electric pump by itself. Most use the electric pump in conjunction with a manual pump. Electric pump to start and then the manual pump to go.

 

[baby bird]

Easy to make one - use the gasket as a guide. 3/16 or 1/4 ALUMINUM

Personally, I would never rely on an electric pump by itself. Most use the electric pump in conjunction with a manual pump. Electric pump to start and then the manual pump to go.

I agree. I am just going to use the electric pump. TY

 

[jimntempe]

Easy to make one - use the gasket as a guide. 3/16 or 1/4 ALUMINUM

Personally, I would never rely on an electric pump by itself. Most use the electric pump in conjunction with a manual pump. Electric pump to start and then the manual pump to go.

One nice thing about the electric pump is for $25 you can have a spare in the trunk. RR takes about 15 minutes.

 

[baby bird]

Ty. That,s what I will do