Oil leak

[Nuts]

I posted this question on ChevyTalk and didn't get a definitive answer...

On the front of the 409, near the fuel pump there are two holes...

Some people use one of these to hold up the fuel pump rod while installing the pump on a SBC motor. Do I need to block off one or both of these holes ?

I've never used this method of installing a pump so I don't know if they go through to the pump or not. I've got quiet a bit of oil coming from somewhere and this maybe part of the problem... :?

 

[Ronnie Russell]

Nuts,,,The bottom hole goes all the way through. Muy, muy big oil leak. short 3/8 std, bolt with a little silicone.

 

[Nuts]

Thanks

Ronnie,

Thanks for the information - I'll pick up some bolts and plug them off. Maybe that will at least slow down some of the oil....

 

[Nuts]

More Questions

Ronnie,

I checked the holes last nigh... They appear to be 1/2" insead of 3/8" but that's not a problem. Both the lower and upper holes go clear through, the upper looks to be the one that would hold the fuel pump rod. I thought I'd just plug them both off because they aren't doing anything anyway ??? Your thoughts are appreciated.

 

[tripowerguy]

I would put some thread sealant on some short bolts and plug them off. Then I would clean everything off and run the engine over 2000rpm for a while down the road and check and see if that didn't stop the oil leak. Roy

 

[Bungy]

Once again the 348-409 forum comes through.