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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 101 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 101 | I took off fuel pump 1959 235 while prepping engine anyway one of the bolts that holds it on is drilled hollow and hose barb on end that has hose to fuel pump.the fuel pump double type. this engine came out of a 1 1/2 ton. i didnt notice where the other side went on that truck.?? or what it was for.engine oil is in that part of pump. can i just not use that part and put reg bolt back in. what was its purpose ?? thanks
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 872 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 872 | It was probably used as an oil filter return line. On certain GMC 270s that's what they are used for. Its a quick and easy way to return oil to the pan without drilling the block. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Just put a regular bolt in it. | | |
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