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Old 07-28-2020, 07:20 PM   #9
Synchro909
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Default Re: Ford model b waterpumps

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft View Post
The model B water pump has the upper hose connection as part of the pump . The impeller is larger in diameter . The shaft is shorter and the pump connects to the head with three bolts instead of four . I feel that the model B water pump is an improvement over the model A pump but uses the same packing nut and packing . The B pump is easier to remove and replace .
The B engine is very similar to the A so far as cooling goes. It is interesting to see that ford INCREASED the size of the impeller while some Model A owners try to cure a cooling problem by REDUCING it.
I've never paid any attention to those who say the coolant should be slowed down.
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