Has anyone tried shortening down the pressed-on diecast boss on the
early Rover waterpump? It's way too long (space between it & radiator).
I have a new Rover P6B (Qinten Hassel unit) pump that measures 114mm
(4.45") gasket-surface to fan-mount-surface. The V-belt 'ring' bolts to
the boss at 57mm from gasket-surface.
At this stage it appears i can machine up a new boss from a 6061-T6
billet but connecting it to the 5/8" (16mm) dia waterpump shaft is a
problem since my calcs show a length of 16mm in the new boss if pressed
onto the 5/8" (16mm) shaft. (The diecast is around 32mm). Will this be
ok as a press fit onto the shaft or is there some kind of better way to
join it so it remains reliable?
Any ideas appreciated & sorry if this sounds confusing!
Pete Bronlund
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