I need some water pump schoolin'
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Instructor
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From: Mesquite TX
I need some water pump schoolin'
I'm trying to figure out what water pump to buy for my 1974 l82 and there seems to be multiple options...I hate that. I see Short vs Long style and 5/8 vs 3/4 shaft.
Were there differences within the same year and is there an easy way to tell without pulling the pump?
I just want to get a new pump, nothing special, maybe hi-flow.
Were there differences within the same year and is there an easy way to tell without pulling the pump?
I just want to get a new pump, nothing special, maybe hi-flow.
Racer
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I'm trying to figure out what water pump to buy for my 1974 l82 and there seems to be multiple options...I hate that. I see Short vs Long style and 5/8 vs 3/4 shaft.
Were there differences within the same year and is there an easy way to tell without pulling the pump?
I just want to get a new pump, nothing special, maybe hi-flow.
Were there differences within the same year and is there an easy way to tell without pulling the pump?
I just want to get a new pump, nothing special, maybe hi-flow.
I know others will chime in shortly.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 107
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From: Mesquite TX
Unless something has changed from the original setup,definitely a short water pump. I believe the shaft is 3/4". When searching for a replacement, if you specify your year model corvette, most parts places will get you the proper one. No need to remove it until it's time to replace it.
I know others will chime in shortly.
I know others will chime in shortly.
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From Edelbrock cataloge
1969-70 350 Corvettes. Short Pilot = 5/8" Block to Flange = 5-5/8"
1971-82 S/B Corvettes. Short Pilot = 3/4" Block to Flange = 5-13/16"
1969-70 B/B Corvettes Short Pilot = 5/8" Block to Flange = 5-3/4"
1971-74 B/B Corvettes. Short Pilot = 3/4" Block to Flange = 5-3/4"
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1969-70 350 Corvettes. Short Pilot = 5/8" Block to Flange = 5-5/8"
1971-82 S/B Corvettes. Short Pilot = 3/4" Block to Flange = 5-13/16"
1969-70 B/B Corvettes Short Pilot = 5/8" Block to Flange = 5-3/4"
1971-74 B/B Corvettes. Short Pilot = 3/4" Block to Flange = 5-3/4"
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Last edited by Mooser; May 7, 2018 at 05:36 PM.
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I agree with short pump. Just pull the fan and measure the hole diameter best way to be sure
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you appear to be in Texas, go for a better pump
https://www.flowkoolerwaterpumps.com...duct_info.html
https://www.flowkoolerwaterpumps.com...duct_info.html
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Mesquite TX
you appear to be in Texas, go for a better pump
https://www.flowkoolerwaterpumps.com...duct_info.html
https://www.flowkoolerwaterpumps.com...duct_info.html
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Originally Posted by psykod
Of course I see this after I've already bought one. I bought a Stewart hi-flow that cost more than that.
Stick with what you bought.
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