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Old 09-14-2010, 09:22 AM   #21
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I put the Drake pumps on my '40 last spring and the driver side pump had the same problem with interference with the front cover. I didn't find that out until I had the pump painted and had the sealant on the gasket for final install. Had to grind it, repaint and get another gasket. That pump also makes a funny hissing sound and the pulley isn't concentric, so it has a slight wobble.

They really did make the car run cooler. At slower speeds, it's about 20 degrees cooler and at 50 - 55 mph, it's about 10 degrees cooler.

I'll have the car at Hershey and plan to ask Bob Drake to see & listen to it himself. I still have tho old pumps and will probably send them to Skip just to stop the hissing.
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Old 09-14-2010, 09:50 AM   #22
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The hissing is probably the cheap China bearing dragging.
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Old 09-14-2010, 11:54 AM   #23
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Just a suggestion but, why don't you have your original pumps rebuilt by "Skip"? You already know that the original pumps fit and Skip's rebuild/conversion will provide better cooling.
Still has money in the deal, has to try to get to The Bob. Your idea is sound but the deal is done. Doubt you would get cash back.
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Old 09-14-2010, 04:18 PM   #24
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Not meaning to Hijack the thread, but what is Skips contact info? I need pumps for my 8BA and only have a set for a 59a... wonder if he would do a swap/rebuild?
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Old 09-14-2010, 05:07 PM   #25
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Fordcollector.com, I think

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Old 09-14-2010, 06:34 PM   #26
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32 call Skip at 1-941-637-6698 9 to 2:30 1-942-505-9085 before 9:00 or after 3:00 I'm sure he will work out a swap with you. G.M.
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