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My 36 water pump has about 3/8 inch end play. Seems like a lot. Is this normal ? The pulley self aligns with the belt and it works ok, I think. Thanks
Dick
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I had a machine shop press in parts once. They forgot to put the spacer between the impeller and housing. That caused slop and the impeller to rub on the housing.
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Either the thrust washer ground up or the pressed on pulley moved ahead. Ther is no housing or baffle plate on a 1936 for the impeller to rub on.
Gene Schneider
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I have two engines and the pumps are the same on both. The belt seems to keep the pump centered ok . No noise and no leaks. Thanks for the comments. My only concern was is the pump performing as it should ?
Dick
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Hi Dick, The pump will still perform okay, but with the shifting of the shaft you will need to keep a close watch that it doesn't pull in air, which is the enemy of the cooling system.  
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