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Water pump and timing chain questions

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1. What is a good high volume water pump to run on the 302 Mustang, using the orginal timing cover. This will be the reverse rotation, I guess.
2. How much slack should there be in a new double roller timing chain set. Mine appears looser than it should be. Probably over 1/4 inch slack, maybe even 3/8"s. It's a new summit double roller. Thanks
 

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Stewart makes a good water pump for our cars. It's supposed to flow about 25% more coolant.

Ford 221-351W Stage 1 - 16183: Stewart Components, Inc.
 

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Summit sells a high flow water pump by Brass Works which is the most affordable.

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My car has a stewart pump.

Can't say I noticed a improvement, but nothing was wrong with my old pump either.
 
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Thanks for the replies.
 
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