I have an Edelbrock on my Dad's. It seems some guys did a pretty extensive
study on Tiger overheating issues and found the HiPo water pumps were not
so good keeping the Tiger cool at idle, which is an issue I am currently
trying to resolve. Their study is on the TEAE website.
I haven't a clue to where the original one is. :(
On Jun 19, 2013 10:45 PM, "csx2282" <csx2282@sonic.net> wrote:
> Let me bore everyone with my opinion on 289 water pumps. The original
> pumps, or at least the aluminum one I have, came with cast metal impellers.
> The replacements currently available have stamped sheet metal impellers.
> Maybe okay for a stock, street 289, but not so good for a HiPo or a motor
> with a bit of tuning. I recommend getting your original pump rebuilt using
> the cast impeller rather than buying one of these newer replacements.
>
> I found a local auto parts store willing to take this on for me (A & M
> Motor Supply, Los Gatos, CA). You might want to check around for someone
> in your area willing to rebuild yours.
>
> Roland
> ------------------------------
>
>> From: Carl Halgren <cghalgren@yahoo.com>
>>
>> SNIPPED
>> Since the old water pump will not turn, I
>> know I need a new
>> water pump b will the stock Ford pump fit?
>>
>
> SNIPPED
>> Thanks,
>> Carl
>>
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