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Paul Neilson
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2018/03/01 21:40:52 (permalink)
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Pinto fuel pump spacer

I am about to replace the fuel pump on my 79 RS2000. The pump on the car has a Bakelite spacer about 4-5mm thick. I can’t see this spacer in any of the workshop manuals I have and the new fuel pump was not supplied with one. Obviously if I leave the spacer out the pump will extend further into the block. Does the spacer belong there or should I leave it out ?
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    deano
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    Re: Pinto fuel pump spacer 2018/03/01 22:20:49 (permalink)
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    Hey Paul,
    I partially rebuilt my Pinto last year, it has the spacer and I refitted it back.
    Sorry no exact pics showing it, but it def had one.

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    Re: Pinto fuel pump spacer 2018/03/02 16:45:51 (permalink)
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    You do need one even if you're blanking off for an electric pump the little piston will clash with the new cover.
    I did use a new one when I built my car, it may have come in a Dura pro gasket kit. Can't be sure though it was a while back. Wouldn't be hard to make one out of Ali plate if you get really stuck, I can get a measurement if you need to get the right size plate.

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    Re: Pinto fuel pump spacer 2018/03/02 18:44:35 (permalink)
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    Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. Would it be OK to use the old spacer and if so does it have a gasket each side? Also is it good to use a sealer on the face of the gaskets ?
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    Re: Pinto fuel pump spacer 2018/03/02 21:44:01 (permalink)
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    Just use a good sealer(Blue RTV etc) each side. Unless a gasket is handy. ..I've never used gaskets there and no problems.
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    Re: Pinto fuel pump spacer 2018/03/02 22:19:57 (permalink)
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    I put a gasket each side. You can make them easily enough too, as the shape isn't complex.

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    Re: Pinto fuel pump spacer 2018/03/03 09:56:26 (permalink)
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    Thanks again guys, I did order two gaskets with the new fuel pump, I just wasn’t sure about the spacer as I couldn’t see it in any of the manuals I have.
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