Swapping 97 engine into 01.

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Sep 25, 2009 | 04:54 PM

Quick444

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Swapping 97 engine into 01.

I have a long thread going on about this in the 99-03 section but at this point in my swap I have a specific question.

I was told that there is a plug in the valley of the engine that I will need to plug up when I remove the mechanical fuel pump. In my case, when the fuel bowl and pump were being pulled out the pump section somehow broke off. Basically, I can see a hole in the bottom of the valley but its perfectly plugged up. Do I need to worry about this if I am swapping into an 01?

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Sep 25, 2009 | 07:01 PM

250turbo

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Alex,roll engine over.tappet and bottom of fuel pump should push up. tappet rides on cam.good luck.

Sep 25, 2009 | 09:18 PM

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Use a 7/8 freeze plug... thats what I have seen used on the OBS trucks when going to electric fuel...

Sep 26, 2009 | 10:04 AM

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Make sure the tappet from the old pump is still visible hopefully it didn,t fall in the block !

Sep 26, 2009 | 09:20 PM

oldbird1965

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I read if it does fall, it will end up in the oil pan. But, slowly turn the motor over so it can fall before starting the motor.

Sep 28, 2009 | 07:28 PM

Quick444

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It broke evenly in half. A smaller object in the middle of another form of metal. I RTVed that section and after turning the engine over twice by wrench, I was unable to see anything buldge the RTV sealant. What is my next step? I still have the engine out.

Sep 28, 2009 | 08:08 PM

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Well If what you are saying is the pump broke in half and the part of the pump that goes in the block is still in there chances are the tappet is in the motor and it will make it,s way to the oil pan by turning over by hand like stated above but seeing how you have the engine out you may want to take the oil pan off and see if it is in there I know I would.