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V8COOPMAN 12-04-2012 08:17 PM

Flathead with four water pumps
 

G.M. on the 'Barn here posted a pic of a flathead eons ago that he had mocked-up with pre-'37 heads. The mock-up had pumps on the heads AND pumps in the block, with generator mounted, crank pulley, and of course, a belt installed around the whole mess. Anyone have that picture handy? G.M., you out there? DD

BillM 12-05-2012 02:59 AM

Re: Flathead with four water pumps
 

Here you go:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...3&d=1316175913

Walt Dupont--Me. 12-05-2012 07:49 AM

Re: Flathead with four water pumps
 

I love that pic. I was going to build one. I picked up a 37 engine this summer but the block wound up being cracked and useless. I have all the parts to build one except a block. I figure I'll have to live to 150 finish all my projects. Walt

Tim Ayers 12-05-2012 08:07 AM

Re: Flathead with four water pumps
 

Would it work in helping to cool it down better?

Walt Dupont--Me. 12-05-2012 08:25 AM

Re: Flathead with four water pumps
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers (Post 546837)
Would it work in helping to cool it down better?

I dought it, but it's so cool looking. Walt

G.M. 12-05-2012 08:28 AM

Re: Flathead with four water pumps
 

We did this for Skips 34 P/U since he is the "water pump man" I thought this would be novel. I hasn't been run on the road so I can't comment on it's real life cooling effects. With the long periods we ran it it cooled good but I doubt it is any better than a single set of of his modified pumps. Both sets were modified and the belts may even drive better than with a sngle pump. We call it the "Polish Tank Engine". Some that have seen it claim to have seen them in WW11???? G.M.

V8COOPMAN 12-05-2012 11:40 AM

Re: Flathead with four water pumps
 

That's the one! Thank you to all that replied and came-through...much appreciated! DD

alchemy 12-05-2012 03:36 PM

Re: Flathead with four water pumps
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.M. (Post 546846)
I hasn't been run on the road so I can't comment on it's real life cooling effects. With the long periods we ran it it cooled good ....


The concept must work well, since it doesn't even have a radiator on it.


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