| cresty | -- 08-17-2010 @ 1:23 PM |
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Hi All--- Hope Everyone is Doing Well!!! Question---- How are Dennis Carpenter's NEW Water Pumps??? Anybody using them???----I need new ones on my '51. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND HAVE A NICE DAY! "Cresty"
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| supereal | -- 08-17-2010 @ 2:12 PM |
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There were some problems in the early production involving the placement of at least one bolt hole. This was reported to be resolved, but I'd ask when ordering to be sure. I suspect that the Carpenter and Drake pumps come from the same source.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 08-17-2010 @ 4:45 PM |
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You can send yours to SKIP HANEY for rebuilding,he uses special impellors, does a great job,come back looking like new, this way you know they will bolt back on,with out making them fit,like some of the repros, I had mine done last year,and have had no problems, hope this helps,37 RAGTOPMAN an KEEP ON TRUCKIN,,,
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| louganser | -- 08-17-2010 @ 9:38 PM |
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I purchased two water pumps recently from Dennis Carpenter. They fit perfectly and are operating well. Lou G
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| cresty | -- 08-19-2010 @ 5:30 PM |
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THANKS ALL--- ABOUT THE WATER PUMPS--- If I may,-I'd like to Pick-Your-Educated Brains just -a-little bit more,---- Should I use a Gasket Sealer on the gasket,-if so--one side or both?!?? THANKS AGAIN,ALWAYS NICE FORUM! "CRESTY"
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| ford38v8 | -- 08-19-2010 @ 8:32 PM |
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Cresty, no sealer is required, nor recomended, due to the possibility of sealant interfering with the oil passage from the block to the bearing. A spot of grease is handy to keep the gasket in place during installation as they are in a tough location to get both hands in. A long headless bolt can also be used to advantage as a locator stud, to be removed after the rest are installed. Be sure to use a stainless steel bolt inside the water inlet. Alan
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| Johns46coupe | -- 08-20-2010 @ 8:47 AM |
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I have Drake pumps and they work fine. Bolt holes fit perfectly but had to grind a little away to clear the timing cover. They have ceramic bearings and I don't think the oil hole is used on them. I used a little hi-temp RTV on both sides of the gasket. John
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| supereal | -- 08-20-2010 @ 9:54 AM |
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The new style pumps with sealed bearings don't require the oiling from the timing gear cover. When Ford changed from bushings to bearings, there was a problem with water getting into the bearings. The new bearings are supposed to have cured that possibility, and the improved seals, coupled with the redesigned impellers should improve cooling.
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| vstol | -- 08-20-2010 @ 10:09 AM |
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I purchased two pumps from Dennis Carpenter two months ago, for my 52 Customline, they fit perfectly. Having removed the radiator previously for repair I again removed the radiator to replace the water pumps, made the whole job a piece of cake. When I asked questions about this on an earlier forum I was encouraged to replace the engine mounts at the same time, it was good advice, when I removed the right pump the engine mount fell into two pieces.
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| cresty | -- 08-20-2010 @ 3:31 PM |
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Hello All, As Usual you all Have Answered or verified all my questions,---THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH GENTLEMAN! Have A Nice Evening! "Cresty"
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