Water Pump Help !!!!!

Mustang_289 · 01-25-2006, 08:26 AM

Here's my 2c worth:

My suggestion is to replace the OEM waterpump with a high-flow water pump. This way more water will be pumped through the stroked block, and you know exactly if this is a counter-clockwise turning water pump or not.

I'm assuming you can do the research on what year block that is, and determine which way the water pump spins as well.

We've got a 331 stroker in our stang, with a high-flow water pump, Fluidyne radiator, and Flex-a-lite fan. No problem with cooling at all.

Joel5.0 · 01-25-2006, 08:57 PM

Since you're installing a serpentine belt setup...you need to use a reverse rotation water pump...if not, how are you going to route the belt?..JIC, check these shorty belt routing diagrams, you're not installing a smog pump, right?....Hope this helps.

01-25-2006, 08:26 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Re: Water Pump Help !!!!! Here's my 2c worth: My suggestion is to replace the OEM waterpump with a high-flow water pump. This way more water will be pumped through the stroked block, and you know exactly if this is a counter-clockwise turning water pump or not. I'm assuming you can do the research on what year block that is, and determine which way the water pump spins as well. We've got a 331 stroker in our stang, with a high-flow water pump, Fluidyne radiator, and Flex-a-lite fan. No problem with cooling at all.

01-25-2006, 08:57 PM	#2
Joel5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico Posts: 33	Re: Water Pump Help !!!!! Since you're installing a serpentine belt setup...you need to use a reverse rotation water pump...if not, how are you going to route the belt?..JIC, check these shorty belt routing diagrams, you're not installing a smog pump, right?....Hope this helps. __________________ ACRONYMS: LUK=Let Us Know, GL=Good Luck, LMK=Let Me Know, JIC=Just In Case, BTSTDTRT=Been There Seen That Done That Repaired That and the classic... DILLIGAS=Do I Look Like I Give A S*** 1986 Mustang GT w/T-Tops NOW: 5.0L Stock SB, X303 Cam, 700 cfm DP Holley, 289 '66 Heads, 1.7 RR, Richmond Gear 4+1 Tranny, Centerforce DF, 2.73 Gears WIP: 3.90 Gears, LS Overhaul, Adj. LCA's & UCA's (Granatelli), T-Top weather striping and rear braces bodywork

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