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Re: 1275 water pump

To: WFO Herb <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Subject: Re: 1275 water pump
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:17:42 -0700
Cc: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>, Mark Endicott <mendicott@home.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net x-mac-creator=4D4F5353
References: <16.fd01b69.28907b2b@aol.com> <v03130317b7851191f19f@[209.24.234.208]> <v0313031db785195cc7db@[209.24.234.208]> <3B5F6CAA.84987E2F@exit109.com> <003501c11571$490bc380$0300a8c0@dell> <3B5F726E.EE3C71DE@exit109.com> <3B5F8C43.D6A67E6F@cdsnet.net>
Sure - tis a simple matter of gring and check - it doesn't take much.

David McCartrney



WFO Herb wrote:

> Frank,
> Since the problem exists (1275 aluminum pump), has anyone tried
> reducing/machining the length of the impellers?
> Herb
>
> Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> > Mark Endicott wrote:
> > >
> > > Speaking of water pumps, I have a couple of old cast iron pumps for a 1275
> > > that need rebuilt.  Is there someone that will do this or is it cheaper
> > > and/or better to use the new alum. version?
> >
> > Aluminum pumps are about $30.
> > Now new bearing and impeller for that old cast iron and some one to do
> > it has to be more than $30. (I do not know for sure)
> > Now add the extra weight of the cast iron pump and the choice is
> > obvious.
> >
> > Save the cast irons for the concours guys. Don't throw it out, some body
> > somewhere wants it. Ebay?



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