Is this a sign of things to come? That reason was allowing people to run damaged restricted flow radiators). Each housing's mounting surface is machined straight & true ensuring water-tight sealing when mounted to your flathead. Nothing has changed except I can use a shorter fan belt now. Question: Why did ford decide water pumps were necessary from the Model A on. Model a ford water pumpkins. WATER PUMP -33-36 PASS/PICKUP V8 W/BEARINGS LEFT OR RIGHT HAND.
Model A Ford Leakless Water Pump
For a water pump to work as it should the car should have a thermostat which keeps the water from flowing until the engine warms up but the thermostat should have a bypass so that some of the water will flow so that the thermostat itself will get hot enough to open at the proper time. That is why so many tries at making pump types and styles work on the Ford! Model T was in production there were multiple accessories available - including a water pump. I have a brassworks round tube radiator. I care less about the comments others may make about using Synthetic oils, after market ignition systems and water pumps..... Model a ford water pump rebuild kit. Radiator cap gasket. To increase the chance my engine will not melt down under certain conditions, I use a water pump. I ran a water pump on my '13 for over forty years, always thinking I need one. I, myself, are in the no water pump crowd, but I've always wondered why they were used after the T. Terry, The Model A needed a water pump because of all the additional screaming horse power! I am thinking about ditching both of my water pumps and thermostats but before I do I would like some factual data to make my choice. I mean they invented them for some reason even if that reason was allowing people to run damaged restricted flow radiators. Not all water pumps are created equal, some work well while others hinder the flow.
I ran 40 miles yesterday in 92 degree Texas heat and the red never appeared in my motormeter. It'll probably happen. If the radiator is good, the pump offers no advantage. On another tour the pulley got loose and the set screw cut a groove into the bronze shaft like a lathe. Okay, I can't handle this! Pumps were popular back in the day. I can understand their use with pressurized systems, but Model A's and Fords in the thirties had little, or no pressure. It's happy right now. Also, have used synthetic oil from the beginning. If we forgive the leaks on the shaft (I am fighting with that right now) what are some valid technical reasons to ditch the pump? Thanks again for the factual information. He basically paraded the car and swore it cured his parade/overheating problem. Model a ford leakless water pump. A water pump for me is unnecessary and just another part to malfunction on the road. Anytime you have many solutions to a problem, any individual versions of the those so-called solutions doesn't really work well.
Model A Ford Water Pumpkins
Again, based on what the former owner told me about the pump, I left it in place. Original water pump impeller shafts relied on bronze bushings as bearings & were prone to premature wear. It's interesting to note how many different water pump's were produced in the day cording to the many "Experts" we have on the forum saying they are totally unnecessary. • Will mount & work as replacement for 1932 Car. I've had 2 T's with pumps on them.
Fact is the pumps are there on both his cars and I'll stick my neck out there and say since he isn't complaining about the cars operations he has no problems in that area. As a side note - how may of the group have seen or own a Nova 1 1/2 horse stationary gas engine that is liquid cooled. Today they make great collector items. Plus in the day, some of the claims made by manufacturers for everything from love potions to tires tended to be more than a little inflated. Wow, what happened to you guys? Model T Radiator, Fan & Water Pump - Page 1 of 22. When Henry designed the Model T, he decided to go with the thermosyphon cooling design.
Model A Ford Water Pump Rebuild Kit
If the cars had overheated after removing the waterpumps I'd have repaired the cooling system. I have an Atlas pump and 160 thermostat on mine, the radiator is marginal at best. I took it to a machinist who installed a bronze shaft. Installed a new Texas T water pump with NO Thermostat over 10 years had a heating problem since! He didn't have stainless steel. Am I to then believe that the engineers that designed them were "Stupid". I am not really looking for any more of the comments about tossing the pump on the wall or in a plastic bag. Today flat tube rad. No overheating problems and the engine actually warmed up in cold weather. I installed neither of them and left both in place. Flat tube core radiators, Fun Projects pinion kits, 280 cams, Z heads, Scat cranks and the list goes on. Ok, I am sure this topic has been beaten to death on here and I have found multiple threads on the subject but I figured since I am at a cross roads as we speak I would reach out for some facts. Our new pump shafts spin on double row ball bearings which extends pump life & decreases frictional heat. The smell of hot/burning Castor Racing Oil.
Of course if labored, the T engine will generate more heat than the thermo syphon system can struggle to keep up with, especially if the water is low in the radiator. Sort: [Please Select A Sort Order]. It certainly makes sense for the short term when it is nearly impossible to come up with $800 for a new radiator! Everything needed to rebuild your water pump housing.
I like the Texas T water has a stainless steel shaft/impeller, modern seals/bearings and has not leaked to date. It doesn't move much water but with a very original radiator, that very worn out engine has never spit up nor given any signs of over heating even in warm parades with the "ears" all the way up. John - Yes, ntroversy for sure! Some may remember that there was a time at the race circuits.... there would be an exotic aroma in the air. It's just my opinion but I believe waterpumps create a restriction in what might be a poorly working cooling system that needs a proper repair. I understand that people tend to not like them. Your mileage may vary..... XJohn, whether your intention was to cause a storm or not might not make a difference with this crowd. I immediately took them off and threw them in the junk pile. For customer service please call. I remember him talking about when he was a boy any time his father bought a brand new model T the first thing he always did was to install a water pump and a distributor.
Where's the old spirited name calling and intimidating posturing gone? Then add pond water contaminates in the radiator, and carbon deposits in the cylinders and head, lack of coil point maintenance and dirty timers, worn or loose band linings, poor fuel and carb adj. As stated that is NOT my intention. Item Number (0-9 A-Z). When I purchased my 25 runabout, it had a water pump on it. Quick Catalog Order. I have nothing against water pumps, except that if the radiator and block are clean, the thermosyphon system works just fine and one trouble maker (water pump)is eliminated. How many motorists bought the rationales for these accessories hook, line, and sinker is probably staggering. I have no idea if a thermostat serves any purpose on a T and I'm sure I'd lose that if I found one on a car I owned. Model T's were never meant to have water pumps and a proper functioning cooling system on a Model T will never require one. The engine has no radiator, no means of circulation of coolant.