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48fordnut · 12-23-2013, 04:10 PM

Is any one running the v/8 pump on their Model A? Would like to know the benifits. I have a core Model a pump and will have to be purchasing one or the other.

Charlie Stephens · 12-23-2013, 04:47 PM

The main problem is where to mount the fan.

Charlie Stephens

Brentwood Bob · 12-24-2013, 12:24 AM

Stick with the original equipment IMHO, Simple to maintain, and will last as long as the car. Unless you are the drylake type of driver. Bob

dave in australia · 12-24-2013, 03:00 AM

If you run a SS shaft and impeller on an original A pump, with a cast aluminium fan, you'll be virtually trouble free.

Purdy Swoft · 12-24-2013, 11:07 AM

Rex Reheis made some of the best leakless style model A water pumps ever. He used the V8 (35-36) impeller with a carbon seal. Rex stood behind his water pumps as long as he lived. I'f any of these pumps are still available, it would be your best bet. When using a V8 pump with an adapter on a model A head, there is a problem of not enough clearance for a fan. Also, the V8 pumps don't have provisions to attach a fan to the pulley.

48fordnut · 12-24-2013, 12:54 PM

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As I will be needing a fan and a provision for the pulley. I will be on the lookout for a quality pump.

12-23-2013, 04:10 PM	#1
48fordnut Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: warner robins ga 31088 Posts: 494	water pump Is any one running the v/8 pump on their Model A? Would like to know the benifits. I have a core Model a pump and will have to be purchasing one or the other.

12-23-2013, 04:47 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: water pump The main problem is where to mount the fan. Charlie Stephens

12-24-2013, 12:24 AM	#3
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: water pump Stick with the original equipment IMHO, Simple to maintain, and will last as long as the car. Unless you are the drylake type of driver. Bob

12-24-2013, 03:00 AM	#4
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,176	Re: water pump If you run a SS shaft and impeller on an original A pump, with a cast aluminium fan, you'll be virtually trouble free.

12-24-2013, 11:07 AM	#5
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: water pump Rex Reheis made some of the best leakless style model A water pumps ever. He used the V8 (35-36) impeller with a carbon seal. Rex stood behind his water pumps as long as he lived. I'f any of these pumps are still available, it would be your best bet. When using a V8 pump with an adapter on a model A head, there is a problem of not enough clearance for a fan. Also, the V8 pumps don't have provisions to attach a fan to the pulley.

12-24-2013, 12:54 PM	#6
48fordnut Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: warner robins ga 31088 Posts: 494	Re: water pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As I will be needing a fan and a provision for the pulley. I will be on the lookout for a quality pump.