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TomC750 · 02-14-2025, 09:06 PM

I have resumed work on my 8RT for my 8NV8 tractor. Both water pumps need replacing. Is there any advantage in getting them rebuilt? Years ago I broke a pulley on one attempting to rebuild it. I was successful with the other. I then found another leaker with a perfect casting, sent it in as a core to a well known early Ford parts supplier. The pump I received back was junk, hardly any tube, most of it rusted away. I saved it, but it took a good bit of work. Maybe I am better off springing for new ones at around $80 per?

02-14-2025, 09:06 PM	#1
TomC750 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 272	Water pumps I have resumed work on my 8RT for my 8NV8 tractor. Both water pumps need replacing. Is there any advantage in getting them rebuilt? Years ago I broke a pulley on one attempting to rebuild it. I was successful with the other. I then found another leaker with a perfect casting, sent it in as a core to a well known early Ford parts supplier. The pump I received back was junk, hardly any tube, most of it rusted away. I saved it, but it took a good bit of work. Maybe I am better off springing for new ones at around $80 per? __________________ TomC750 1949 8NV8 Ford tractor 1930 1 Ton White 1941 Mercury Sedan Coupe