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Old 06-17-2023, 04:40 PM   #8
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Default Re: Draft tube block off plate?

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Originally Posted by ventport View Post
Is the draft tube right behind the fuel pump? If so I was wondering what that block off plate was for on my 56 T-Bird 312. If this is correct a block off plate from a Thunderbird will work.
Yes, Thunderbirds had the draft tube in the rear off of the back of the valley pan, so they used a cover plate on the front hole from the factory. There is a Ford part number for the plate, but can be easily fabricated, or buy one from CASCO.

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