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Toptip · 01-31-2020, 07:16 PM

I have a complicated query. I have the attached French-made Ford Comète. It is in good cosmetic shape (ex-museum) but the engine is weak, with low compression.

I was able to find a full gasket set but my mechanic does not want to disassemble the engine until I find him new water and oil pumps. I found images for those on the web, from another owner.

My question is, can new ones of these be obtained? Are they standard 17-stud parts or did the French install something different than US engines?

Many thanks,

A Elam

Kurt in NJ · 01-31-2020, 07:41 PM

The oil pump is the main bearing cap---- just the gears are replaced, you would have to measure them to see if the same as American 60hp, the drive gear is hard to find in USA, I have found them but not common
You should mention your location

The water pump is not the same as USA engines
If you post some of the dimensions I can compare to what I have

Toptip · 01-31-2020, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

You should mention your location

The water pump is not the same as USA engines
If you post some of the dimensions I can compare to what I have

I just added my location, NYC, but this car is in Spain.

There is a mechanic in France who rebuilds water pumps for this engine (you send in the old one, he sends a ready rebuilt one when received). They cost $180 each. Don’t know if that is an OK cost.

deuce lover · 02-01-2020, 07:46 AM

I live in France and maybe able to help you.Does your car also have the full synchro 4 speed transmission?

bob miller · 02-02-2020, 03:45 AM

A french society called. Technitacot sell water pumps . Try to contact the ,club vedette but they are'nt very quick to answer to non club members.

tubman · 02-02-2020, 05:53 AM

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Although nobody asked me, I have to say that that Comete is one fine looking automobile.

flatheadmurre · 02-02-2020, 07:26 AM

Today i was getting a pulley for a waterpump and found this one in the shelfs...looks new and the red ford tag is literally falling apart...
If it can solve your problems make me an offer...

fortyonerag · 02-05-2020, 05:58 AM

That's a nice car!

01-31-2020, 07:41 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: French 17 stud oil and water pumps The oil pump is the main bearing cap---- just the gears are replaced, you would have to measure them to see if the same as American 60hp, the drive gear is hard to find in USA, I have found them but not common You should mention your location The water pump is not the same as USA engines If you post some of the dimensions I can compare to what I have

02-01-2020, 07:46 AM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: French 17 stud oil and water pumps I live in France and maybe able to help you.Does your car also have the full synchro 4 speed transmission? Last edited by deuce lover; 02-01-2020 at 09:28 AM.

02-02-2020, 03:45 AM	#5
bob miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: france Posts: 141	Re: French 17 stud oil and water pumps A french society called. Technitacot sell water pumps . Try to contact the ,club vedette but they are'nt very quick to answer to non club members.

02-02-2020, 05:53 AM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: French 17 stud oil and water pumps Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Although nobody asked me, I have to say that that Comete is one fine looking automobile.

02-05-2020, 05:58 AM	#8
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 541	Re: French 17 stud oil and water pumps That's a nice car!