Engine Timing cover/water pump

a50ina50

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I purchased a 1988 SSP last October. Yesterday I noticed that the timing chain cover was for a carburetor set up (it has the boss for a mechanical fuel pump). Are the water pumps the same for an efi timing cover and a carburated timing cover?
I ask this because this mustang runs warmer than any other 5.0 mustang I've had in the past.

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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I think it is dependent on the water pump used, reverse or standard rotation.
What temperature is warm?

 

Redfire Fox

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I installed a timing cover with a fuel pump boss and use a waterpump with reverse rotation. No issues with heat.

 

Redfire Fox

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Redfire Fox said:

I installed a timing cover with a fuel pump boss and use a waterpump with reverse rotation. Stays around 200F using a digital temp gauge.

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