http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=26 I got it.............Went to fordracing web site and it said my cover (it showed a pic) will work with either pump reverse or standered rotation.............. So thank for the confusion i mean help lol :HandshakeNo seriously thanks..............
I didn't figure the rotation of the pump mattered to the cover, but I didn't even go there because I was under the impression that you needed a cover for mechanical pump and dipstick.
Read the Tech notes at the bottom of the page M-6059-D351** Aluminum replacement with fuel pump boss. Fits 289/302/351W. For standard rotation pump or M-8501-B50/C50 reverse rotation pump. Has dipstick tube hole. Part number M-6059-D351 for standard rotation Part number M-8501-B50/C50 for reverse rotation
All this makes me wonder which rotation cover I used when I replaced the engine in my pickup. It was originally rev rotate. Of course it still is, but I believe I used the Crown Vic's standard rotate cover.:confused: Wonder if that will ever bite me in the arse? Thinking about the short block laying in my shop... I never took the cover off, so I AM using the 'wrong' cover. No issues yet. Anyone know? Oh... "Highjacking in progress!"
Tech notes say either or............the first # is cover and at the bottom it says standard or the # for reverse rotation. Thanks fellas im done...............
The backing plate on the B50/C50 pumps allow it to be used with either style cover. The plate has a round hole instead of a slot where the coolant exits into the timing cover port. Apparently some pumps don't use the backing plate between the pump and cover and those will run into problems when used with the wrong timing cover. The gasket flanges don't match up in this case. Did you check out the late 88-up aluminum Crown Vic pumps Dave?
