Let me bore everyone with my opinion on 289 water pumps. The original
pumps, or at least the aluminum one I have, came with cast metal impellers.
The replacements currently available have stamped sheet metal impellers.
Maybe okay for a stock, street 289, but not so good for a HiPo or a motor
with a bit of tuning. I recommend getting your original pump rebuilt using
the cast impeller rather than buying one of these newer replacements.
I found a local auto parts store willing to take this on for me (A & M Motor
Supply, Los Gatos, CA). You might want to check around for someone in your
area willing to rebuild yours.
Roland
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> From: Carl Halgren <cghalgren@yahoo.com>
>
> SNIPPED
> Since the old water pump will not turn, I
> know I need a new
> water pump b will the stock Ford pump fit?
> SNIPPED
> Thanks,
> Carl
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