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08-05-2012, 01:52 PM | #1 |
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Need info on 37 Ford waterpumps
I bought a 37 Club Coupe restoration project that supposedly had the engine gone through by a meticulous professional. I have not yet tried to fire the engine since the distributor is missing. My main question is thaty when I rotate the water pump pulleys it is not a real smooth feeling. There seems to be a few points where the bearings slightly catch. No noise, just the jittery rotation. Would you be suspicious if this was your project? Any suggestions on what to do about the missing distributor?
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08-05-2012, 03:13 PM | #2 |
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Re: Need info on 37 Ford waterpumps
For the distributor contact Bubbas hot rod shop he MOST LIKELY can supply what you need ready to install. The water pumps unless new Mfg. or rebuilt will not have bearings. The pumps have bushings that are lubed by the engine oil. Some oil should have been added before installing to the oil light bushings oil passage. They are not very hard to change when installed so run them for a short time and then see if they leak, pull the belt and check for early excessive pulley movement. Do use stainless bolts in the water passage when mounting.
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08-05-2012, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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Re: Need info on 37 Ford waterpumps
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Just my two cents.
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