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Water Pump Question
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From: Iron Station N.C.
Water Pump Question
While rebuilding my 79 L-48 to a 383, I replaced the stock timing gear cover with a polished aluminum one. Now I find that the stock short water pump will not clear the new cover. Will a long water pump fit and clear the cover? Will this change the position of the fan or will it remain the same?
Thanks in advance for your response.
Thanks in advance for your response.
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From: Derby Kansas
Yes, a long water pump will clear the Timing Cover.
Yes, a long water pump will change the position of the fan, and belt alignment for Alternator, Crank Pulley, AC, Power steering. Summary, to get a long water pump to work, you will have to do a lot of work to get everything to align.
I haven't done this, but I think many have had success with using the Cloyes Aluminum Cover, with a small amount of grinding on one or more bolts on the back of the watter pump.
-Jim
Yes, a long water pump will change the position of the fan, and belt alignment for Alternator, Crank Pulley, AC, Power steering. Summary, to get a long water pump to work, you will have to do a lot of work to get everything to align.
I haven't done this, but I think many have had success with using the Cloyes Aluminum Cover, with a small amount of grinding on one or more bolts on the back of the watter pump.
-Jim
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