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ratamahata 05-23-2016 08:04 AM

Model A water pump vs model B?
 

Hey guys! OK I'm trying to figure if the model B three bolt water pump along with a model C head in a model A block provides better cooling than the model A water pump! Thought's about the size of the impellers and others things! Any appreciation will be welcome!

jfreddie 05-24-2016 01:38 AM

Re: Model A water pump vs model B?
 

Definitely an enhancement. I have one and really like the added circulation.
I have to use a thermostat or it will push coolant out the overflow. My old pump wouldn't do that.
Best make sure your radiator flows well.
Good luck.

Mike V. Florida 05-24-2016 02:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ratamahata (Post 1298053)
Hey guys! OK I'm trying to figure if the model B three bolt water pump along with a model C head in a model A block provides better cooling than the model A water pump! Thought's about the size of the impellers and others things! Any appreciation will be welcome!

The radiator is #1 in determining cooling. You can pump all the water you want into the radiator but if it is not working properly makes no difference. If you have a cooling problem changing the pump will help little to none.

colin1928 05-24-2016 03:05 AM

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I fitted a B model head and water pump years ago made no difference to temp
mind it ran fine with thermostat before and after

ratamahata 05-24-2016 05:37 AM

Re: Model A water pump vs model B?
 

Ok guys! Many thanks for the replies!
I think I can use a model A head and water pump! My C head have cracks and the stud holes were enlarged to 14.5 mm and in some the corrosion make a hole in there! And the pump is a 33-34 model! Not a model B 1932....

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Kurt in NJ 05-24-2016 06:13 AM

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The 32 waterpump is functionaly the same as the A pump in where the pulleys line up, the later pumps are shorter
also when putting the A head on the B block there are 2 coolant holes in the block that the A head doesn't have that the head/gasket may not cover and should be plugged in the block when using the A head on the B block

ratamahata 05-24-2016 06:54 AM

Re: Model A water pump vs model B?
 

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Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ (Post 1298521)
The 32 waterpump is functionaly the same as the A pump in where the pulleys line up, the later pumps are shorter
also when putting the A head on the B block there are 2 coolant holes in the block that the A head doesn't have that the head/gasket may not cover and should be plugged in the block when using the A head on the B block

Thanks! Kurt! I have a model A block with the C head! All the engine in parts! So recently I realize the pump is one in shorter.... Actually the C head have the two holes pluged with bronze... Maybe for use a model A gasket!

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ratamahata 05-24-2016 06:59 AM

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If anyone want to check this old banger engine click in the link below!

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196908



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ratamahata 05-24-2016 07:00 AM

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And this link with pictures of the damaged Head!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/i...reads/1020155/

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BILL WILLIAMSON 05-24-2016 10:46 AM

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And REMEMBER, rust flakes in the top of the tubes is the MOST common cause of OVERHEATING & don't forget it.
YES, I know, "REPITITION IS THE MOTHER OF LEARNING & THE FATHER OF BOREDOM" (Author unknown??)

Bill W.


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