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Originally Posted by garyd1961
You do need a new flexplate, I went with the SFI just as an upgrade but you may want to go with a factory style flexplate. I had to drill the bolt holes in my converter to a larger size, not a real problem though.
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For the L31, which bolt pattern should I be looking for on the flexplate without having to drill holes? Is it Dual Bolt Pattern like this?
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/601074/10002/-1
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Originally Posted by garyd1961
No need to put a junk carb on a new motor.
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Only need for me is to save some dough, really hoping to reuse the carb for now.
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Originally Posted by garyd1961
You can mount your fuel pump on the frame anywhere between the tank and motor. I would keep it lower than the tank though.
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I think the way I typed it earlier reads wrong, he was just suggesting that it be mounted closest to the tank as I can. My tank is in the cab so just like you said on the frame should be where its mounted.
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Originally Posted by garyd1961
You do need a melonized gear(not melonite coated). The distributor shaft for a stock HEI is smaller than MSD pro billet. The pro billet has an .50 inch shaft not sure the size of the factory shaft but it's the smaller one.
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I dont think my HEI is stock, Ill get some pics and post tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by garyd1961
I don't know if anyone mentioned it yet but you will also need a new dipstick and tube. I just found one to fit the block, cut it to the length I wanted, dumped five quarts of oil in the motor started it up, shut it down and marked my dipstick to the level.
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This is the first Ive heard, hopefully its as easy as your write up reads.
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Originally Posted by Captainfab
If the budget is an issue, why are you looking at new Edlebrock intakes? Why not look at the Summit or Jegs private label intakes. That will same you some money.
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I am really hoping to save where I can but after watching this comparison video I wonder if spending the extra $90 would be worth it for USA quality?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATld...rr_watch_on_yt
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Originally Posted by Captainfab
The timing cover may or may not need changed. It depends on what water pump is being used.
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The water pump I have is a long pump, would that require a timing cover change?
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Originally Posted by Captainfab
The crank sensor hole will need to be plugged with either a sensor or a metal plug made for doing so. No need for a fuel pump blockoff plate.
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A plug sounds cheaper than a sensor to me. Ill have to look around for parts to price on that.