I'd like to hear more about why the Tiger water pump is unique versus
the standard aftermarket aluminum pumps sold for Ford 260's. I'm
rebuilding my engine and have obtained a Carter pump from a local
supplier. Visually comparing the new pump with the old pump, I can't
see any substantial differences. But if there are, I don't want to
install something that will adversely effect the engine. I'm spending
too much money and time to have that happen!.
Randy Zimmermann
66 MkIa (B382002349)
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> Date sent: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 08:42:13 -0700
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> From: Steve Lemp <steve@ramus.com>
> Subject: Aluminum water pump
> Send reply to: Steve Lemp <steve@ramus.com>
> I had to remove the thermostat housing from my '64 260 the other night
> because of a small leak and while I was at it I decided to pull the water
> pump to touch up a small area of paint that had "chipped" off. By the time
> that the pump was out, over half of the paint (everywhere but the shaft
> stem) had literally flaked off. The exposed aluminum was badly oxidized and
> the hose fittings were deeply corroded. Interestingly enough, internally the
> pump looked great. The impeller and the coolant chamber were free from rust
> and the coolant was very clean. The cooling system had operated leak free
> until the small problem developed with the thermostat, so the exterior of
> the pump hadn't been bathed in coolant over a long period of time. Obviously
> I'm going to need to replace the pump. My questions are: Has anyone
> experienced this problem with the aluminum pump? and if so, were you able to
> do anything about it? After reading some of the CAT Shop Notes, I understand
> that the 289 was fitted with a cast iron. Are they interchangeable? and if
> so, is there any advantage (or disadvantage) to switching over? From what
> I've read, the Tiger pump is not directly interchangeable with the
> comparable Ford pump. Does anyone supply a pump built to Tiger specs or
> provide a service to retrofit a Ford pump? Lastly, is there an aftermarket
> pump available that would provide better performance and efficiency?
> Any recommendations would be appreciated!
>
> Steve
> B9470250
>
>
>
Randal J. Zimmermann
Associate Director and Research Fellow
CENTER FOR NATIONS IN TRANSITION
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota - U.S.A.
Internet E-mail = RZIMM@hhh.umn.edu
Telephone = (612) 626-8176
Facsimile = (612) 626-9860
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