[Healeys] driving without water pump

[David Nock]

Rich,  to run the motor that short time will not be a problem It will  
not heat up enough to cause any problems. Just make sure everything  
is clear of the crankshaft pulley.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Nov 29, 2010, at 11:06 AM, Richard Kahn wrote:

>  Moss is out of water pumps until late December. I need to move my  
> Healey
> about 200 feet, the last bit up an incline. The bad water pump has  
> been
> removed and the coolant drained.  Will I endanger the car driving  
> it this way?
> Engine on two minutes or less. Or should I warm up the car for 30  
> seconds or
> so? Other option is to get two or three people pushing but the  
> ground is icy.
> For driving I can sand a track for the drive wheel. Last option  
> would be to
> put the bad one back on and refill with coolant.  Any suggestions?
> Rich Kahn
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