Howdy Back Ryan and all:
About water pumps, FYI, please note that the later model aluminum water pump has a longer snout. If clearance is an issue, be warned. Also the AC water pumps did move more coolant through the cooling system but also took more HP than the non-AC water pumps. Not a lot of HP but if that matters to you there it is.
The reason we searched out the late model aluminum bodied water pumps was because I put a 250 engine into my '65 Ranchero. The additional weight on the front end of the car was really noticeable in its handling. We were looking for ways to reduce front end weight- Moved battery to the back and looked into the aluminum water pump. But the longer snout ruled it out in my case.
I hope that is useful information to you. Good luck and keep it coming.
Adios, David
About water pumps, FYI, please note that the later model aluminum water pump has a longer snout. If clearance is an issue, be warned. Also the AC water pumps did move more coolant through the cooling system but also took more HP than the non-AC water pumps. Not a lot of HP but if that matters to you there it is.
The reason we searched out the late model aluminum bodied water pumps was because I put a 250 engine into my '65 Ranchero. The additional weight on the front end of the car was really noticeable in its handling. We were looking for ways to reduce front end weight- Moved battery to the back and looked into the aluminum water pump. But the longer snout ruled it out in my case.
I hope that is useful information to you. Good luck and keep it coming.
Adios, David