Info needed: Ford V8 water pump rebuild kits

[Lynn Eades]

I believe the original seals with the rubber, carbon disc and spring were the same as a Jeep. The Jeep water pump bearing is somewhat larger than the V8 bearing. The part numbers of the two bearings would help. Anyone?

[ozm29c]

I have used these bearings (see attached PDF) for Jeeps, Amphib Jeeps and my weasel. The part number is FSP61 and they can be machined to size. In the case of both Jeeps and my weasel, I have bored the water pump housing out to accept a 316 Stainless Steel Collar for the carbon seal.

[Mike K]

That's a neat mod with the SS collar. Beware of the poor quality universal water pump bearings being sold by various vendors, they only last a short time.

[Petr Brezina]

Tom, I have also bought new pair of pumps for my carrier instead of rebuilding the old ones. Much better and easier solution in my opinion.
But Im running single belt/pulleys on it though.

[Mike Gurr]

Hi Tom,
I went through the same issues with my pumps. I am currently running with new single pulley pumps. However having heard of the Jeep pump idea I bought a pair of rebuild kits which are currently with my old pumps at a specialist who will be trying to make the conversion. I will update you when / if I get them back.

[Tom Millward]

Thanks Petr & Mike, does the single pulley version line up ok with the crank pulley and Dynamo pulley? Do you know if the pulleys can be swapped out, or is the shaft a different length?

Where did you get your new pumps from?

[Mike Gurr]

Tom,
Yes the single pulley does line up, the ones I got came from Royal customs in Poole www.royalkustoms.com They work out around £100 each inc the VAT which compares well with rebuild costs even if they are not 'original'. They do at least get you up and running reliably while we try to find the best answer for rebuilding the originals.