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By Gordie T - 15 Years Ago
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Hello ...
Could someone please educate me about the 312? At our local car show, there is a fella that keeps coming by my car and stating for all to hear that the 312 was a lot better engine than my 272....ok....so are a lot of other engines....but he says that he can always tell a 312 because it has a two stage fuel pump that he can see walking by....
What is he talking about? What is a two stage fuel pump and what would it look like?
Maybe he is right but I just don't know....
Thanks
Gord
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By Nick Brann - 15 Years Ago
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Hi Gord, What you have is another "expert" who doesn't know what he is talking about. He is referring to a dual-diaphragm fuel pump which was used on lots of Y-block engines, 272-292-312's and maybe the 239 and 256. It is a pump that has two vacuum lines attached to the top. The second diaphragm which is the upper one boosts vacuum for the vacuum operated accessories, especially the wipers. But it was not limited to the 312's by any means. I'd say that most Y-blocks from the 50's had a dual-diaphragm pump. But if you have electric wipers, you don't need one. Have fun, Nick Brann - K.C, MO
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By mctim64 - 15 Years Ago
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I have a couple of these "two stage" fuel pumps if you would like one, then you could tell everyone that you have a 312.  A much better engine.
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By 46yblock - 15 Years Ago
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If the same guy begins to approach at another show, wave him off like I do the dogs, "go 'way"  .
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By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
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Ask him what is a lot better about the 312. Other than the bore and stroke, they're pretty much the same.
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By Cactus - 15 Years Ago
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I wonder what that fool would say about my motor? I have a pretty block off plate where the fuel pump used to be. Elecric only.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 15 Years Ago
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Jan: By this line of reason it is obvious that you do not have an engine at all.
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By BFOOTER03 - 15 Years Ago
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Hoosier Hurricane (7/21/2010)
Jan: By this line of reason it is obvious that you do not have an engine at all. John don't scrubs run electric fuel pumps!! I bet Jan has a scrud and doesn't even know it. 
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By oldcarmark - 15 Years Ago
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That "experts" name is Clark Kent.He has Xray vision and can clearly tell a 312 from a 272.DONT mess with him because he may use his "superpowers" on you!Of course if you want him to stop bothering you pull some Kryptonite out of your trunk.
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By aussiebill - 15 Years Ago
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oldcarmark (7/21/2010)
That "experts" name is Clark Kent.He has Xray vision and can clearly tell a 312 from a 272.DONT mess with him because he may use his "superpowers" on you!I think that guy,s name is RON!-------MORON! YY
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By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
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First name Mo, middle name Ron
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By rick55 - 15 Years Ago
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We have all met this guy or his inbred cousin at some time and yes he definitely is a moron.
I usually refer to these people as WANNABE's, pronounced won-a-bee.
They know diddly squat and will probably walk away saying that his Dad had a Chevy just like it.
Avoid them at all cost.
Regards
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By Gordie T - 15 Years Ago
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Thank you all. I got many laughs from your posts. You guys are the best...The town where the cruise night is at Wendy's in Tillsonburg...as in the song by Stompin' Tom Conners......lots of tobacco makes them smarter I guess. Cheers..
Gord
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By PWH42 - 15 Years Ago
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Recently at a car show a guy asked me how and why I leaned my distributor over to the side.
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By oldcarmark - 15 Years Ago
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Doesnt sound like that guy is sticking with "regular" tobacco if you know what I mean.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 15 Years Ago
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Paul: I don't know about you, but I leaned my distributors to the side so that the condensation that collecs in them will run out.
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By PWH42 - 15 Years Ago
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Good answer,John!!!!!!!!I'll use that next time.
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