Topic: Water pumps


carcrazy    -- 11-15-2009 @ 12:04 PM
  Is there any advantage to using the "straight" water pumps rather than the "tapered" kind that originally came on a 1937 Ford V8-60 engine? I know that the compatible front timing gear cover will have to be obtained to use the straight pumps. Are new and/or rebuilts available for both kinds of water pumps?


trjford8    -- 11-16-2009 @ 7:02 AM
  I don't believe you can get new pumps for a V-8 60.You might find som NOS pumps and there are rebuilt pumps available.


supereal    -- 11-16-2009 @ 9:01 AM
  The only source we found for 60hp water pumps is Little Dearborn (888/282-2066). The earlier, tapered type had leakage problems, so it you are planning to convert, the later style would be preferable. I don't know where you would locate the front mounting plate if that is required.


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