Gary WA
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I have one like that!
Ever See a Water Pump Like This?
- Thread starter Dollar Bill
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I also have one and someone I showed it to who does a lot of water pump rebuilding said that these were also used when the Model A Engine was used in a marine application. Anyone have an idea what the replacement seal is? could it be sourced from a modern bearing supply house today?
Keith True
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Joe K
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Ok. Time for another pump.
This one looks more or less like the OEM Model A pump, but is missing a zerk and has no stuffing box nut.
It seems to have the impeller of the later Ford V8 - and probably uses yet another hard annular seal.
This is my $3 Amherst pump. I miss Amherst.
One Ebay seller is selling the casting only as the Ford Model A Water Pump Housing - Cast Iron 1920 Original Solid Bearing for more money than a complete pump.
Ford did experiment with a solid front bearing for a VERY short while after going "big hole," but this ain't it. And a front cage bearing does sOOO much better.
I would reject another experimental. Good for the shelf line-up. (They ain't worth a tinker's something.)
Joe K
This one looks more or less like the OEM Model A pump, but is missing a zerk and has no stuffing box nut.
It seems to have the impeller of the later Ford V8 - and probably uses yet another hard annular seal.
This is my $3 Amherst pump. I miss Amherst.
One Ebay seller is selling the casting only as the Ford Model A Water Pump Housing - Cast Iron 1920 Original Solid Bearing for more money than a complete pump.
Ford did experiment with a solid front bearing for a VERY short while after going "big hole," but this ain't it. And a front cage bearing does sOOO much better.
I would reject another experimental. Good for the shelf line-up. (They ain't worth a tinker's something.)
Joe K
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