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Hydrolift

08-04-2006 08:47 PM

Big Block Circulating Water Pump

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Today my circulating water pump started to drip from a hole under it. (Picture). The engine has not closed cooling.

Is there something I can do, or do I need to replace it?

Can I use a automotive pump or does it have to be a marine one?

If any, what are the difference between them?

Thanks

Vinny P

08-04-2006 08:52 PM

Re: Big Block Circulating Water Pump

You need to replace that pump. The internal seal is bad and will only get worse. I would use a marine pump. The difference is the marine pump had a stainless impeller and backing plate.

Hydrolift

08-04-2006 09:08 PM

Re: Big Block Circulating Water Pump

Ordering one right now. Thanks for the info.

GOODT

08-04-2006 11:13 PM

Re: Big Block Circulating Water Pump

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkmate454mag

You need to replace that pump. The internal seal is bad and will only get worse. I would use a marine pump. The difference is the marine pump had a stainless impeller and backing plate.

True, what he said

chase n us

08-05-2006 11:19 AM

Re: Big Block Circulating Water Pump

My question is, why not just put a cross over on instead of using another circulating pump?

k24u	08-05-2006 12:04 PM

Re: Big Block Circulating Water Pump

Happened to mine as well 1968 corvette 427 pump. changed one on my small block years ago with a corvette small block pump also a 68. Both have run fine and fit perfect with no problems

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