Big Block Circulating Water Pump
08-04-2006 | 08:47 PM
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Big Block Circulating Water Pump
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
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
08-04-2006 | 08:52 PM
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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.
08-04-2006 | 11:13 PM
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Re: Big Block Circulating Water Pump
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
08-05-2006 | 12:04 PM
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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
