Changing Reverse To Standard Rotation H2O Pump

[Shotyme]

I have an 88 gt with a reverse roational and i was wondering if a standard rotation pump can be swapped on instead.

 

[87GTSnake]

I have an 88 gt with a reverse roational and i was wondering if a standard rotation pump can be swapped on instead.

No it cant, you have to use the stock style reverse rotation because of the way the belt is routed.

 

[jerryD]

yes it can be done. you just have to reroute your belt. why do you want to switch over?

 

[blk9450]

i saw this thread title and thought you wanted to change your reverse to a forward gear, like 6th, that would be awesome... **** reverse

oh and i clicked on it from the main forum page, so it cut the title down, im only 3/4 retarded

 

[Shotyme]

The reason I am wanting to switch this over is bcause i am looking to get a bracket and pulley combo from march. And it is going to use to serpentine belts but it requires a standard rotation water pump to achieve the double belt.....

 

[Shotyme]

does anyone know where i can find a standard roatation water pump for a 5.0 302 if they in fact exist?

 

[Shotyme]

anyone??

 

[351LX]

I put an 88 HO motor into my old 78 Zephyr and I just used the original 78 water pump which was standard rotation and didn't have any problems.What I would do is do a search on Car-part.com for a water pump from a known standard rotation vehicle (any 302 powered passenger car from the 70's) which will give you a pretty good idea of what applications you need.You probaly want an aluminum one, mine was cast iron.A trip to the local wreckers might give you the same info, look for something with a v-belt or the belt on the left side of the pulley.

 

[MrKwik]

I think pretty much any older 302 pump should work. I have heard That they dont cool as well as the reverse rotation pumps but for the life of me I cant figure why that would be.