Model A Ford Water Pump Rebuild

I have a brassworks round tube radiator. I kind of figured as much but I wanted to get my logic double checked. Have never removed any bearing shims to date and the engine runs great. I understand that people tend to not like them. And you would not be finding Model Ts with water pumps today. I have to concur that, depending on the water pump, they can inhibit cooling. They do nothing more then add to a bad situation. I've got enough vehicles with water pumps. A pump impeller would block it, which may lead to the formation of hot(ter) pockets in the block or head, which already need all the cooling help they can get. 1929 ford model a water pump. The Model A is still thermo syphon with water pump assist.

Model A Ford Water Pumpkin

The pump is a Band-Aid for a cooling system that's not up to snuff. If the radiator is really bad, adding a pump may be money wasted and would be better put toward a new radiator. When Henry designed the Model T, he decided to go with the thermosyphon cooling design. It works and isn't taking any $ out of his back pocket. John - Yes, ntroversy for sure!

Model A Ford Water Pump Packing

But in a great many cases the waterpumps are nothing but a poor choice to avoid a proper repair. Besides, it's one more non-Ford part to break down on a tour. Model T's were never meant to have water pumps and a proper functioning cooling system on a Model T will never require one. That point shows the simplicity of the machine.

Model A Ford Water Pumpkins

I have no idea if a thermostat serves any purpose on a T and I'm sure I'd lose that if I found one on a car I owned. Just look at period advertising. One day I decided to take it off. Radiator cap gasket, thick neoprene. I do have a non Ford fan behind the radiator running on the belt tho. I care less about the comments others may make about using Synthetic oils, after market ignition systems and water pumps..... Outlet petcock, solid brass, original style. Model a ford water pumpkin. If the radiator is good, the pump offers no advantage. Mike, if I buy a doctor's coupe what kind of oil should I use in it?

1929 Ford Model A Water Pump

Where's the old spirited name calling and intimidating posturing gone? I have an Atlas pump and 160 thermostat on mine, the radiator is marginal at best. Of course if labored, the T engine will generate more heat than the thermo syphon system can struggle to keep up with, especially if the water is low in the radiator. I've had 2 T's with pumps on them. Description (0-9 A-Z). Our new pump shafts spin on double row ball bearings which extends pump life & decreases frictional heat. The first T I bought had a water pump on it. Model a ford water pump packing. Do they offer any advantage under certain situations?

Model A Ford Water Pump Rebuild Kit

A good pump will keep the coolant flowing eliminating "Hot Spots" noted with thermo-barf cooling. I can't believe I said that! I wouldn't want to hurt your good motor either. The first 5 years I had continuous heating problems. The first I have no info on but the second was installed by the guy I bought the car from. It's happy right now. Thanks again for the factual information. The pump then worked and on one of our first tours we went into the mountains on a cold morning and when we stopped for a break, I noticed many of the others were standing in front of their radiators to keep warm. As a side note - how may of the group have seen or own a Nova 1 1/2 horse stationary gas engine that is liquid cooled. Item Number (0-9 A-Z). So; anyone that'll run a waterpump puts MMO in their fuel tank and crankcase, uses an etimer, would jump at the chance to run Kevlar bands and probably has an AM radio hidden somewhere under the drivers seat cushion. My cooling system and engine's are both rebuilt and in fantastic condition on both my cars so I should be fine. Our pump housings are new castings (not rebuilds) guaranteeing that there are no coolant-leaking stress cracks.

Model A Ford Water Pump Parts

If not, they would have lost popularity very shortly after introduction. And, perhaps, in some situations, they might help. And in the end, their wallets were a little lighter, but they got to brag they had the "latest" improvements for their cars. Includes stainless steel shaft with impeller mounted with a pin, solid brass rear bushing, stainless thrust washer, leakless packing nut, front bearing & sleeve, felts, cups & washers, zerks, packing, gasket, fan nut, woodruff key, and cotter pin. WATER PUMP -33-36 PASS/PICKUP V8 W/BEARINGS LEFT OR RIGHT HAND. As many of us here have said many times: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". The original round tube radiators were somewhat marginal in hot areas and as the years went on, lost more of their conductivity between the fins and tubes due to corrosion. It overheated right away. Radiator, Fan & Water Pump. Oh, and an electric fan mounted on the radiator to make sure their car really won't overheat! I like to keep my T simple.

• Manufactured by Dennis Carpenter. I have added 10 more mph to my speed. Maybe they are not stock to those years but that does not change the fact they have them. Thanks for the facts and sorry in advance if I have caused a storm of pro pump vs anti pump replies. What did they know that we are forgetting? Let me get back to the original question. And Michael have answered your question. I am thinking about ditching both of my water pumps and thermostats but before I do I would like some factual data to make my choice. A water pump is good for about ten bucks at Chickasha. So water pumps did help worn out or poorly maintained Fords. It doesn't move much water but with a very original radiator, that very worn out engine has never spit up nor given any signs of over heating even in warm parades with the "ears" all the way up. I mean they invented them for some reason even if that reason was allowing people to run damaged restricted flow radiators. Was it a possible stop gap cure for a dicey radiator? The Model T Parts Specialists.

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