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1929-31 NEW Water Pumps #256166 09/27/12 03:17 AM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA Bill Barker OP Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000 OP Bill Barker Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA New water pumps are now being delivered!!!!

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Bill Barker #256184 09/27/12 09:14 AM Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 523 nj usa buggymangp Oil Can Mechanic buggymangp Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 523 nj usa goods great mine should be here friday. i won`t be installing it until i pull my 30 off the road for the winter. if somebody who installs thiers soon report on how to works out. please.

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps buggymangp #256194 09/27/12 10:55 AM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon To look authentic for show, the Zerk fitting has got to go. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Junkyard Dog #256198 09/27/12 12:01 PM Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 523 nj usa buggymangp Oil Can Mechanic buggymangp Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 523 nj usa if you look on the box it says to reuse the grease cup for looks.

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps buggymangp #256203 09/27/12 12:48 PM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Right. That's why I made note that for show the Zerk fitting needs to be removed. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps buggymangp #256208 09/27/12 01:56 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio The pulley is the give away that it is a re-production. Will the original pulleys fit this pump? See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Back Roads #256210 09/27/12 03:17 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,192 Likes: 8 Australia jack39rdstr ChatMaster - 3,000 jack39rdstr ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,192 Likes: 8 Australia Is that because of the casting numbers, or some other feature. JACK

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps jack39rdstr #256245 09/27/12 07:09 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio The original pulleys do not have a machined surface on the outside diameter. They have a sand casting surface. See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Back Roads #256263 09/27/12 08:32 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Don't get me wrong. If I needed one I wouldn't think twice about buying one for our car. See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Bill Barker #256269 09/27/12 09:07 PM Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000 m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh Will this also fit 1932?? if not what is the difference between 31 and 32 pumps? Steve D

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps m006840 #256270 09/27/12 09:16 PM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon The 1929-32 pumps are the same, however, 1932 uses a different pulley. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Junkyard Dog #256276 09/27/12 09:47 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio What is the difference in the pulleys? See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Back Roads #256279 09/27/12 09:58 PM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon The 1932 pulley is not as tall as the 1930-31 pulley. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Junkyard Dog #256285 09/27/12 10:49 PM Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 117 Sammamish, WA mshaw Shade Tree Mechanic mshaw Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 117 Sammamish, WA I ordered one from FS for 1932 WP-837035, (1932-1934). It's currently on back order.

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Bill Barker #256287 09/27/12 11:04 PM Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 584 Tennessee Vetteman61 Oil Can Mechanic Vetteman61 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 584 Tennessee Mine came in the mail today! Brandon Youth is wasted on the young

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Junkyard Dog #256300 09/27/12 11:45 PM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS To further explain the differences in the '29-'31 pumps and '32-'34, the fan belt is closer to the radiator in the later pumps. That is due to a thicker harmonic balancer which locates the crankshaft pulley further forward. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Chipper #256331 09/28/12 08:38 AM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Thanks for clearing this up Chipper. I didn't know pulleys were short or tall. Things must be different on the other side of the rockies. See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Bill Barker #256525 09/30/12 11:02 AM Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 584 Tennessee Vetteman61 Oil Can Mechanic Vetteman61 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 584 Tennessee Just to make 100%, absolutely dog-gonned sure.... even though this pump has an alamite in it, I DO NOT have to use it. I don't have to do ANYTHING AT ALL, nothing to this pump. Just install it and say, "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee," while driving. Brandon Youth is wasted on the young

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Vetteman61 #256530 09/30/12 01:18 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio I believe you got that right. I would buy one for a spare if I didn't have a NOS spare. See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Back Roads #256568 09/30/12 11:14 PM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA Bill Barker OP Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000 OP Bill Barker Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA Yep, Remember what happened to the original price of the radiators!!! I bought one for $395. I think they are over $1,100 now.

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Bill Barker #256590 10/01/12 08:19 AM Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 75 SE Texas 1935EBHalfTon Shade Tree Mechanic 1935EBHalfTon Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 75 SE Texas Is the water pump painted gray or black? What about the pulley? Chris

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps 1935EBHalfTon #256596 10/01/12 10:06 AM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon The water pump and pulley should be painted engine color, dark blue-gray. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Junkyard Dog #256642 10/01/12 06:28 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 29 California, USA frosendo Grease Monkey frosendo Grease Monkey Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 29 California, USA Nice, we pre-ordered two. Will be nice to loose the squeaks of the current ones we have and even more so the leaks! Hope mine are on the way soon :) 1931 5 passenger 2 door 1932 5 passenger 2 door 1950 3100 Pickup http://gsbvcca.org/

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps frosendo #256667 10/01/12 10:48 PM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA Bill Barker OP Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000 OP Bill Barker Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA These NEW replacement pumps arrive with a nice semi-gloss BLACK finish on them. Get your touchup guns ready.

Re: 1929-31 NEW Water Pumps Bill Barker #256907 10/03/12 10:36 PM Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 117 Sammamish, WA mshaw Shade Tree Mechanic mshaw Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 117 Sammamish, WA So, gray isn't original color? Mine is gray. Do folks just go to Napa or any auto parts store and buy engine paint?