The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop totally- no really- TOTALLY original 1958 283

Couple of questions: Any reason why I should replace instead of rebuild my original oil and fuel pump? And- should I use a primer on my block before I high-temp paint it? Or do I just use paint? It seems the finish isn't as good without primer.....

yes!!! new are much better reuse or rebuild the fuel pump if ya want [if ya can find the parts], cuz its right out there where it'll be easy to replace in a few months when it quits or starts leakin, but go for a brand new high pressure oil pump - nobody can see it, but lack of oil pressure would be the end of that ol engine

I've got a totally original 58 truck 283 too, but haven't decided to rebuild it yet cuz of the rope rear seal - careful there, the rubber seal won't work in those blocks

I skip the primer on engines cuz oil and gas are gonna get to the paint soon enuff anyway doubt they used primer at the factory!

Bill

I'll do the oil pump- the fuel pump will be tough cause it is original and looks it- another one is the distributor- even the points are constructed different than the new ones- I'll do what I can- but if it is going to cause some anal dude to say "hey, the door on the distributor cap isn't OEM- I don't want that piece of crap" than I want it as OEM original as possible. Thanks for the input!!!

The paint manufacturers do not recommend using primer under the engine paint. I do multiple coats, biggest thing is to get the block clean. I start with solvent, then go to hot water mixed with power wash cleaner.