Fuel pump blockoff plate

soybean · 02-19-2007

Changing subject slightly, upon seeing your post about cutting brackets, what about the fuel block off plate. OGTS no longer carrys them. If anyone could make a run of them, I know I need 2. Pm me for details. Sorry about hijacking the thread.
Jarrell

jordan · 02-19-2007

I can turn out some fuel pump block off plates if any one would need some. What material do we want them out of? how about some .250 T6 aluminium?

soybean · 02-19-2007

Originally Posted by jordan

I can turn out some fuel pump block off plates if any one would need some. What material do we want them out of? how about some .250 T6 aluminium?

I admittedly am not knowledgeable in metallurgy, so whatever you think would work. Pm me about cost etc. Thanks, Jarrell

namba209 · 02-19-2007

Basicly Jarrell T-6 is the hardness factor of aluminum, with T-6 being the hardest. There is a 4 number designation of the alloy mix also. If I remember from my A & P school days 1010 is the softest, then 2024, 6061 is next and 7010 is the strongest. At least that's what my brain remembers. But it's older than dirt, so someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

nobody · 02-19-2007

Jarrell the block off plate is just a flat plate, it can be made out of pretty much anything. 1/4 inch or better and steel or aluminum won't matter. It doesn't do anything but plug a hole. I'll make a few for ya and put them in the box. I can just use the iron worker at work to cut them out. Consider it done.

nobody · 02-22-2007

I was doing some digging yesterday and came across a scrap piece of sufficient size to cut a few block offs out of. It turned out to be nickel chrome flat stock. Hard and flat and a wee bit different. It has a different look to it, but my question is will it buff out to a shine if so desired? It's close now but was just wondering now that I've already cut them out what the options are.

soybean · 02-22-2007

That will work for me. No one will see it unless they crawl under the car.

Jarrell

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soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Unanswered: Changing subject slightly, upon seeing your post about cutting brackets, what about the fuel block off plate. OGTS no longer carrys them. If anyone could make a run of them, I know I need 2. Pm me for details. Sorry about hijacking the thread. Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

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jordan Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: corning ny 14830 Posts: 2,182 Provided Answers: 1	I can turn out some fuel pump block off plates if any one would need some. What material do we want them out of? how about some .250 T6 aluminium? __________________ 1970 Opel GT 1.9 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo 2000 KTM 200 exc STOLEN Last edited by tekenaar; 02-19-2007 at 01:46 PM. Reason: fuel block off?

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namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Basicly Jarrell T-6 is the hardness factor of aluminum, with T-6 being the hardest. There is a 4 number designation of the alloy mix also. If I remember from my A & P school days 1010 is the softest, then 2024, 6061 is next and 7010 is the strongest. At least that's what my brain remembers. But it's older than dirt, so someone will correct me if I'm wrong. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

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soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	That will work for me. No one will see it unless they crawl under the car. Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

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nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	Jarrell the block off plate is just a flat plate, it can be made out of pretty much anything. 1/4 inch or better and steel or aluminum won't matter. It doesn't do anything but plug a hole. I'll make a few for ya and put them in the box. I can just use the iron worker at work to cut them out. Consider it done.

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nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	I was doing some digging yesterday and came across a scrap piece of sufficient size to cut a few block offs out of. It turned out to be nickel chrome flat stock. Hard and flat and a wee bit different. It has a different look to it, but my question is will it buff out to a shine if so desired? It's close now but was just wondering now that I've already cut them out what the options are.

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