FE Timing Covers

[fastback 427]

One thing to watch for on spacing the electric pump out is radiator/electric fan clearance. I've got a thick aluminium in my mustang with dual fans and its very tight.

[thatdarncat]

One thing to watch for on spacing the electric pump out is radiator/electric fan clearance. I've got a thick aluminium in my mustang with dual fans and its very tight.

Agreed, I have a Meziere in my Mustang with Griffin radiator and electric fan and have no extra clearance. I'm sure Jay had that in mind with the decision to use the steel cover and and ability to use stock or as manufactured components. But plenty of applications that would have the room and might want the "Bling". Along with the ones I mentioned, trucks could be another possibility.

[jayb]

Here's a model of a finned aluminum front cover plate that I could potentially offer with the timing covers, or as a separate accessory:



The cover is about 1/2" thick; the thinnest sections are 1/4" thick, so that the aluminum wouldn't deform too much when compressing the O-ring that seals it to the cover.  The fins are slightly less than 1/4" tall.

What I would probably do is offer this cover along with several spacers to allow use of the factory components, if required.  I would include 3/8"" spacers for the legs of the water pump, plus a donut spacer for the crank pulley and a sleeve spacer for the alternator.  On the water pump spacers I think I would groove them for O-rings like I do with my electric water pump adapters, so that on the water pump side they could be attached with sealer, but on the block side the O-ring would do the sealing.  Alternatively, in this configuration they could also be used with the electric water pump adapters.  As a guess, price on this complete setup would be $125.

Any interest in a setup like this?  As you guys have probably figured out, I use posts like this to gauge interest in a potential product, to help me decide if I want to go through the work and expense of making it available.  So, if you might be interested in something like this, please post here, or send an email to me at jayb@fepower.net.  Thanks, Jay

[mmason]

I would like one.

[Dumpling]

Should include, or option, a removable mechanical fuel pump plate, over the cam.  Sized to match the standard plates use on Enderle, Hilton or moon front covers.

[jayb]

That's an interesting idea.  Is there a standard size for such a plate?  I'm afraid I have no information on that; it would be nice to have a drawing, or an example to measure...

[Dumpling]

It's a standard size plate to fit a standard Hilborn fuel pump.
I'm thinking though that your starting piece of billet would have to be twice as thick because the meat of the pump mounting flange would probably be behind the face of the plate in order to allow for the mounting bolts.

[fe66comet]

I have used mechanical injector pumps a lot on Bosch injection and diesels I suppose if your class requires no EFI mechanical injection might be cool. Really though I would think demand would be not too high for a cam driven fuel pump. A drive for a dry sump would be cool or magneto drive.

[BH107]

I was just thinking about Hilborn Injection earlier this week and figured a plate could be made for one of your timing covers to drive the pump off of the cam. Of course there isn't alot of call for that, but it wouldn't be too hard to do.

[jayb]

I now have the timing covers back in stock, both versions, with your choice of silver, blue, or black cover plates.  Also, I have decided to proceed with a finned aluminum cover plate for the timing covers, and should have those available sometime in May.

[fekbmax]

Jay,
do you still have any of these in stock or would there be a wait on one as well ? I'm interested in a 14002 although either one would work for me. if you still have one available when the adapter is done i think id like to get one.

[jayb]

I still have both versions in stock, Keith.  I'll save a 14002 for you - Jay

[fekbmax]

ok thanks Jay, that will be great.

[ScotiaFE]

That's an interesting idea.  Is there a standard size for such a plate?  I'm afraid I have no information on that; it would be nice to have a drawing, or an example to measure...

I have a Hilborn pump if you want the spec's and such.
I'll have to dig it out.

A Hilborn Pump.

[Free59mod]

How do I get a 14001