Gene,
I looked at a couple higher flow aluminum pumps, the FlowKooler one addresses
the need for higher flow at low RPM without cavitation at higher RPM. Since I
am naturally a cynic, as most engineers are, when it comes to performance
claims and other snake oils, I read their tech page (they presented a
reasonably argument for their cause) and read several on-line forum reviews
which trended positive.
http://www.flowkoolerwaterpumps.com/tech_support.html
The pump comes with a thick gasket, you cannot use a generic one as the
impeller will contact the cover. So far this pump seems to be adequate,
although I have not done a proper DoE (Design of Experiments) by trying the $26
Cardone pump from Rock Auto, so I cannot say if the FlowKooler is superior. The
car seems to idle in 80+ heat without issue but Ibm still sorting out some
heat soak problems. Webll see as summer progresses.
I donbt have any experience with the Fairmont pulley.
Bugz
From: genepadgett@comcast.net [mailto:genepadgett@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 3:41 PM
To: Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light)
Cc: LIST TIGER; rfraser@bluefrog.com
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Amp guage needed - relay question
Mark,
I am just about to put the water pump on as part of finishing the 347. Somehow
I missed out on the info about this better water pump. I must be still in
that ten percent never get the word I guess!
This sounds like a great product. How well does it work for you on the 331? I
have been running the reduced Fairmont pulley on the old 260. Should I go back
to the stock pulley with this FlowKooler pump?
BTW, I also will be using a new Griffin aluminum radiator.
Gene
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Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:07:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Amp guage needed - relay question
Ron,
Scott Drake is now re-popping the C4OE-6059-A (Ford Service Part #
C4AZ-6019-A) timing cover for 5-bolt V8s. Claim to be concours correct.
http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/Store/Product/C4AZ-6019-A.aspx?wid=141
Also, have been using this high-flow water pump on the 331 stroker, easy to
modify to Tiger pulley specs if you have a hand press and half the price of
the Edelbrock unit:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bra-1680
Bugz
-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of Ron Fraser
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:56 AM
To: 'Joel Martin'; 'Tiger List Serve'
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Amp guage needed - relay question
Joel
Sounds like you are making some great progress, well done.
Timing cover - the Tiger engine never used the oil spout on the timing cover
- that hole was plugged until a new timing cover was introduced which
eliminated that feature.
The new timing covers on the market today require a cast iron water pump as
far as I know.
Ron Fraser
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