914 Water pump, Yes a SBC |
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914 Water pump, Yes a SBC |
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Oct 20 2009, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
I'm replacing my Renegade/Chrysler BB pump, since it locked up last night. I didn't here any noise at all ? The engine does make a bit of noise but you would think there would be some warning. Nope ! Maybe something broke off and jammed up the impeller etc. The pump just locked up and melted the drive belt. My question is I have been running a standard pump and decided to get a high volume unit. My assumption is the quality is better than my last one and with A/C it might perform better moving more water. I guess with more pressure comes it own set of issues. One thought is the belt was too tight, and that's a good bet. I'm not running a Thermostat but am running a minor restriction in the thermostat housing, which I think I should remove.. ? Any one have any input here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) |
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Oct 20 2009, 03:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Are you going with another belt driven water pump? Meziere make a great electric pump. Taking the belt off the pump is easier on your motor. Yes it takes a little more juice from your electrical system. Most v8 conversions have a good enough alternator that isn't a problem. More horsepowere is always a good things too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I am doing this on my buick 215 v8. Although the major reason is my water pump comes into the cab to much
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