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6lucky13 · 11-09-2015, 05:27 PM

I noticed a burning rubber-type smell when I ran my ’37 engine (in ’36 Cabriolet). I finally traced it to the right water pump not turning causing the generator belt to rub on the pump pulley. Assuming a failed pump (belt was appropriately tensioned since left pump turned), do I rebuild the pumps (Skip or ?) or purchase new? I would appreciate your comments/thoughts.

Kerry

39portlander · 11-09-2015, 05:52 PM

Skips, support an American automotive restorer

green50 · 11-09-2015, 05:54 PM

Do a search.There was another water pump topic just started ("Time for new water pumps") lots of responses.

jrvariel48 · 11-09-2015, 06:56 PM

Skip Haney!

jacob smith · 11-09-2015, 07:04 PM

skip

old guy rich · 11-09-2015, 08:10 PM

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Got my two back from Skip about a week ago, (50 Merc) look brand new and pulleys turn smooth as glass. Great work. Old guy.

48 coupe · 11-09-2015, 09:10 PM

had skips on for 10 years or so don't rememberr for sure . still pumpin good.

willowbilly3 · 11-10-2015, 05:04 AM

I've always found that water pumps are about the only part that rebuilt is as good as a new one. Maybe better nowdays since they use a lot better seals than the NOS ones would have.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-10-2015, 06:34 AM

Most of the new pumps available from Drake, Carpenter, Speedway, and others, are coming from China and if your main thought is to save a few $$'s, they may be your choice.
Fryers is the only source, to my knowledge, for new USA mfg'd pumps with original part numbers stamped in the castings to satisfy judging standards. This may be the most expensive way to go, but the quality is good.
Skip Haney is your best choice if you want a set of original cast in part number pumps rebuilt to perfection by a true American craftsman who backs his work 100%. He has rebuilt at least six sets of pumps for me (3 sets of '35's & 3 sets of '37-'48) and I could not be happier with the quality and performance of these pumps.
You must decide what is best and most important to you.

39portlander · 11-10-2015, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Skip Haney is your best choice if you want a set of original cast in part number pumps rebuilt to perfection by a true American craftsman that backs his work 100%.

Kerry, Need we say more

MGG · 11-10-2015, 08:50 AM

I installed a pair of the Chinese pumps before I new better. Had some trouble because they are of poor quality. I would go the Skip rebuild route next time.

Lenny51 · 11-10-2015, 11:46 PM

Just had my water pumps rebuilt on my 51 at Skips working great & run real smooth

6lucky13 · 11-11-2015, 03:25 PM

Thanks to everyone who responded. I'll have the pumps rebuilt by Skip Haney.

11-09-2015, 05:27 PM	#1
6lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Poway, CA (San Diego County) Posts: 120	Water Pumps...rebuild or new? I noticed a burning rubber-type smell when I ran my ’37 engine (in ’36 Cabriolet). I finally traced it to the right water pump not turning causing the generator belt to rub on the pump pulley. Assuming a failed pump (belt was appropriately tensioned since left pump turned), do I rebuild the pumps (Skip or ?) or purchase new? I would appreciate your comments/thoughts. Kerry

11-09-2015, 05:52 PM	#2
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? Skips, support an American automotive restorer

11-09-2015, 05:54 PM	#3
green50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 392	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? Do a search.There was another water pump topic just started ("Time for new water pumps") lots of responses. __________________ Gene

11-09-2015, 06:56 PM	#4
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,423	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? Skip Haney!

11-09-2015, 07:04 PM	#5
jacob smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New ringgold pa Posts: 311	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? skip __________________ Ford

11-09-2015, 08:10 PM	#6
old guy rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 186	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Got my two back from Skip about a week ago, (50 Merc) look brand new and pulleys turn smooth as glass. Great work. Old guy.

11-09-2015, 09:10 PM	#7
48 coupe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 151	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? had skips on for 10 years or so don't rememberr for sure . still pumpin good.

11-10-2015, 05:04 AM	#8
willowbilly3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 577	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? I've always found that water pumps are about the only part that rebuilt is as good as a new one. Maybe better nowdays since they use a lot better seals than the NOS ones would have.

11-10-2015, 06:34 AM	#9
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? Most of the new pumps available from Drake, Carpenter, Speedway, and others, are coming from China and if your main thought is to save a few $$'s, they may be your choice. Fryers is the only source, to my knowledge, for new USA mfg'd pumps with original part numbers stamped in the castings to satisfy judging standards. This may be the most expensive way to go, but the quality is good. Skip Haney is your best choice if you want a set of original cast in part number pumps rebuilt to perfection by a true American craftsman who backs his work 100%. He has rebuilt at least six sets of pumps for me (3 sets of '35's & 3 sets of '37-'48) and I could not be happier with the quality and performance of these pumps. You must decide what is best and most important to you. __________________ *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* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 11-10-2015 at 07:54 AM.

11-10-2015, 08:50 AM	#11
MGG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 285	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? I installed a pair of the Chinese pumps before I new better. Had some trouble because they are of poor quality. I would go the Skip rebuild route next time.

11-10-2015, 11:46 PM	#12
Lenny51 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 82	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? Just had my water pumps rebuilt on my 51 at Skips working great & run real smooth

11-11-2015, 03:25 PM	#13
6lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Poway, CA (San Diego County) Posts: 120	Re: Water Pumps...rebuild or new? Thanks to everyone who responded. I'll have the pumps rebuilt by Skip Haney.