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miller91 · 05-08-2016, 08:42 AM

Available from a bunch of sources all claim to be the best, and the price varies somewhat. I suspect these are being made by only one or two manufacturers and being retailed by many providers. Anyone have suggestions or comments? The seals are beginning to weep on my originals...so I am getting ready. Thanks!

Bored&Stroked · 05-08-2016, 08:47 AM

Everybody has them for sale, but what I do is have my original castings/pumps redone by Skip - he has his own special impellers for the 37-48 pumps and does really good work. His pumps have really helped the cooling on my very high performance 42 Merc engine. Plus, he is a good guy - stands by his products/word and does great coil rebuilding to boot.

http://www.fordcollector.com/water_pumps.htm

Planojc · 05-08-2016, 08:48 AM

I have used ones from Speedway for several years but from now on I would send the originals to Skip Haney for a rebuild.

Joe Immler · 05-08-2016, 08:58 AM

Skips for sure. Good guy, good product.

estout81 · 05-08-2016, 10:04 AM

I'm using Dennis Carpenter pumps with good results. No leaks and runs cool.

glennsanders · 05-08-2016, 05:23 PM

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My vote Skip

Bassman/NZ · 05-08-2016, 05:35 PM

I have Drakes and they are great.

uncle max · 05-08-2016, 05:45 PM

Skip. Skip. Skip. Yes, I have three pair. Did I mention Skip?

jrvariel48 · 05-08-2016, 05:49 PM

Skip!!

Mafman · 05-08-2016, 06:17 PM

For new, I have Dennis Carpenter's pumps. If I was going for rebuilt, it would be Skip's.

Angledrive · 05-08-2016, 07:08 PM

Skip for me too

TJ · 05-08-2016, 07:40 PM

I've had excellent luck with the rebuilts from Fryer's. He advertises in the V-8 Times

miller91 · 05-08-2016, 08:42 PM

Thanks! Just emailed Skip...hope he does the 8BA pumps.

JM 35 Sedan · 05-08-2016, 09:10 PM

Skip takes great pride in his work, and if you should ever have an issue with any of his products, he is right on top of correcting things for you.
I stopped in to see Skip and delivered 3 coils to him for rewinding, this past March, on my way to Ft. Meyers. I was in Florida a total of 8 day's, and when I got back home, I found a package from Skip containing my coils that looked brand new. It's tough to find that kind of service today.

Seth Swoboda · 05-09-2016, 11:05 AM

I recently sent two 59A pumps to Skip for a rebuild. These are the first pumps I have had him rebuild. I am very satisfied with his work and the performance of the pumps. I would recommend Skip to rebuild your Ford pumps. I prefer not to buy the off shore new pumps that many of the vendors sell.

Admiral · 05-09-2016, 11:08 AM

I've got Bob Drake pumps on my '36's 59L and so far they've worked great. There are no leaks to speak of and the engine runs cool. For $125 you really can't go wrong.

Vic Piano · 05-09-2016, 11:36 AM

Has anyone recommended Skip yet...

I have pumps he rebuilt for me in four of my Flatheads.

05-08-2016, 08:42 AM	#1
miller91 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 38	Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Available from a bunch of sources all claim to be the best, and the price varies somewhat. I suspect these are being made by only one or two manufacturers and being retailed by many providers. Anyone have suggestions or comments? The seals are beginning to weep on my originals...so I am getting ready. Thanks!

05-08-2016, 08:47 AM	#2
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,723	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Everybody has them for sale, but what I do is have my original castings/pumps redone by Skip - he has his own special impellers for the 37-48 pumps and does really good work. His pumps have really helped the cooling on my very high performance 42 Merc engine. Plus, he is a good guy - stands by his products/word and does great coil rebuilding to boot. http://www.fordcollector.com/water_pumps.htm

05-08-2016, 08:48 AM	#3
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 1,062	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? I have used ones from Speedway for several years but from now on I would send the originals to Skip Haney for a rebuild.

05-08-2016, 08:58 AM	#4
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Skips for sure. Good guy, good product.

05-08-2016, 10:04 AM	#5
estout81 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, Ohio Posts: 522	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? I'm using Dennis Carpenter pumps with good results. No leaks and runs cool.

05-08-2016, 05:23 PM	#6
glennsanders Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sharpsburg md Posts: 480	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My vote Skip

05-08-2016, 05:35 PM	#7
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? I have Drakes and they are great.

05-08-2016, 05:45 PM	#8
uncle max Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 808	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Skip. Skip. Skip. Yes, I have three pair. Did I mention Skip? __________________ RIP Tyler... My Son, Helper & Best Friend. Feb '78 to Father's Day '10. www.97-express.com ~ [email protected]

05-08-2016, 05:49 PM	#9
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,433	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Skip!!

05-08-2016, 06:17 PM	#10
Mafman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 146	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? For new, I have Dennis Carpenter's pumps. If I was going for rebuilt, it would be Skip's. __________________ James Johnson 1928 Special Coupe, 1930 Tudor Sedan, & 1939 Deluxe Fordor

05-08-2016, 07:08 PM	#11
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 309	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Skip for me too

05-08-2016, 07:40 PM	#12
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,562	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? I've had excellent luck with the rebuilts from Fryer's. He advertises in the V-8 Times

05-08-2016, 08:42 PM	#13
miller91 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 38	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Thanks! Just emailed Skip...hope he does the 8BA pumps.

05-08-2016, 09:10 PM	#14
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Skip takes great pride in his work, and if you should ever have an issue with any of his products, he is right on top of correcting things for you. I stopped in to see Skip and delivered 3 coils to him for rewinding, this past March, on my way to Ft. Meyers. I was in Florida a total of 8 day's, and when I got back home, I found a package from Skip containing my coils that looked brand new. It's tough to find that kind of service today. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

05-09-2016, 11:05 AM	#15
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,079	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? I recently sent two 59A pumps to Skip for a rebuild. These are the first pumps I have had him rebuild. I am very satisfied with his work and the performance of the pumps. I would recommend Skip to rebuild your Ford pumps. I prefer not to buy the off shore new pumps that many of the vendors sell.

05-09-2016, 11:08 AM	#16
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? I've got Bob Drake pumps on my '36's 59L and so far they've worked great. There are no leaks to speak of and the engine runs cool. For $125 you really can't go wrong.

05-09-2016, 11:36 AM	#17
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Who makes the best replacement water pumps? Has anyone recommended Skip yet... I have pumps he rebuilt for me in four of my Flatheads. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.