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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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I have an 80 with a crate 350 in it. I need to replace the water pump, the one in the car now has a casting number of 30998 which doesn't seem like the right number. How can I be sure I get the right pump? Would any pump for a stock 350 fit? Any help greatly appreciated.
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you have to determine the pump shaft diameter and length, there are long and short pumps. Read this link with the dimensions
https://summitracing.custhelp.com/ap...etail/a_id/913
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Originally Posted by kaz1961
I have an 80 with a crate 350 in it. I need to replace the water pump, the one in the car now has a casting number of 30998 which doesn't seem like the right number. How can I be sure I get the right pump? Would any pump for a stock 350 fit? Any help greatly appreciated.
Yes...if you ordered the pump from a supply house it will bolt on just fine....THE PROBLEM can be if you have all the correct components mounted on the engine...especially the air pump bracket and A/C mounting bracket...when you get the pump on...you might find that the casting of the water pump on the right side is a little bit longer. And if you go in and bolt one on and use all the correct brackets...the aluminum smog pump bracket WILL BREAK.

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