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Old 12-15-2012, 02:58 PM
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Im thinking about running aluminum water pumps (circulating) on my new motors, any con's to this, sugestions on brand, fresh water use.

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How about an electric water pump. Big HP saver at the high RPMs we turn
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I think electrolosis would eat away the anti-cavatation plate and you would have a leak in very little time.

I have an Edelbrock aluminum on a SBC from my 69 Camaro that I am currently rebuilding. Pump is about 12yrs old and has been seeping some water from the plate gasket. I took it apart to see significant pitting from electrolosis. I would think it would be even worse on a boat.
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First small block i put in a boat i used car water pump , the backplate lasted 18months just rusted away.
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I've had a Meziere on my engine for 4 years now and have not had a problem with corrosion. Meziere makes a very nice piece and offer them in anodize finishes.
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