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Re: 1275 water pump

To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Subject: Re: 1275 water pump
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 20:19:31 -0700
Cc: Mark Endicott <mendicott@home.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
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>
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?
> --
>
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Lots of Sprites
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut



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