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Re: Question: Rover waterpump modification

To: Pete Bronlund <peteb@clear.net.nz>
Subject: Re: Question: Rover waterpump modification
From: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 19:04:52 -0400
Pete-

What are you trying to accomplish? If you just want a short pump, but one
for a Buick 300 V8, 1964-67. It mat need an adapter to use the Rover
pulley, but other pulleys are available.

Jim Stuart

Pete Bronlund wrote:

> 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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