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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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TPI blocks / mechanical pump?

Were the TPI blocks (305 and 350) machined for a mechanical fuel pump?
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Re: TPI blocks / mechanical pump?

Yup.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Re: TPI blocks / mechanical pump?

Groovy.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
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Re: TPI blocks / mechanical pump?

They used a standard Block off plate to cover it up.

John
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Re: TPI blocks / mechanical pump?

That's what I figured.
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