[Tigers] Tiger MKII Coming out of Storage

csx2282 csx2282 at sonic.net
Wed Jun 19 20:45:13 MDT 2013


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 at 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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