Fuel Pump Backing Plate finish 1969 350/350

[John M.]

Was the fuel Pump backing plate installed on the block prior to paint?

Or was it installed after leaving the plate a natural finish?

Thanks

1969 L46

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Fuel Pump Backing Plate finish 1969 350/350

John:
If you are talking about the plate that goes between the fuel pump gasket and the engine block, page J207 (UPC 6, C2) of the AIM calls out this part and therefore it was installed at St. Louis and not at the Flint engine plant. This would mean that it was not painted with the engine. It could have been plated or bare steel but was not painted. Hope this helps.
Jeff

[Joe L.]

Re: Fuel Pump Backing Plate finish 1969 350/350

John:
If you are talking about the plate that goes between the fuel pump gasket and the engine block, page J207 (UPC 6, C2) of the AIM calls out this part and therefore it was installed at St. Louis and not at the Flint engine plant. This would mean that it was not painted with the engine. It could have been plated or bare steel but was not painted. Hope this helps.
Jeff

Jeff and John-----


It was natural steel; no paint or plating of any kind.

[John M.]

Re: Fuel Pump Backing Plate finish 1969 350/350

Excellant, I got ansy waiting for the response and guessed natural and assembled it.

So I guessed right.

Thanks Guys