Topic: Drake water pumps - any good?


jal9846    -- 11-30-2015 @ 4:12 PM
  Wondering if the Bob Drake reproduction pumps for 35/36 Fords are good quality. I have used the 42-48 pumps from them and was very pleased....but wanted to check on the 35/36 pumps. Anyone have any luck with them? I know they don't have the correct grease fitting ports, but for a good driver are they ok? Has anyone attempted to "cheat" the grease fittings into the housings on them?


ken ct.    -- 12-02-2015 @ 3:52 AM
  For pumps I would try Skip Haney in Fl. first. OMO ken ct.


whygoby    -- 12-05-2015 @ 4:26 PM
  I have had a pair of 36 Drake pumps on my 21 stud motor all summer.....and there have been NO ISSUES. I like the fact they have a sealed bearing, instead of a busking.


6lucky13    -- 12-11-2015 @ 1:10 PM
  I recently installed the Drake pumps on my 37 engine. No problems, good fit. I considered having the old pumps rebuilt (one froze up) but opted for the Drakes since 1) this is not a show car and 2) I saved about $70.

Kerry


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