Engine Water pump weeping.

nickyb · Aug 11, 2024

Its time for number four, O'Reilly's pumps #mtc cp4038. My receipts show #2 replaced 4/21/14 ,#3 12/26/15. Now they have a supposingly better one mtc4038h for less then a buck more.
They also have a copy of edelbrock pump for $95. But the heater hose connections are a little funky,like they need fittings and different hoses.
What is a fox owner to do? I got time its just weeping now .

AeroCoupe · Aug 11, 2024

Buy a Motorcraft PW291. $53 on RockAuto.

nickyb · Aug 11, 2024

AeroCoupe said:
But a Motorcraft PW291. $53 on RockAuto.

Still made in China, just found first pump I bought its when O'Reilly's was Checkers 8/11/07. That lasted almost seven years, second one lasted 18 months,and third one lasted almost nine years. I daily this beast in the desert I live in here in Nevada , I'm leaning on the better one O'Reilly's has.

89ripper · Aug 11, 2024

Wow im still on my original water pump. Ive replaced all on my gms that i have had, 4 in total. Cant get an original motorcraft anymore?

nickyb · Aug 11, 2024

89ripper said:
Wow im still on my original water pump. Ive replaced all on my gms that i have had, 4 in total. Cant get an original motorcraft anymore?

No long gone just made in China crap., even the fuel pump for wife's 04 Taurus is no longer avalible.

89ripper · Aug 11, 2024

That sucks. I ran into the same problems when trying to find a tfi module. Its a shame true motorcraft parts can be sourced anymore.

nickyb · Aug 11, 2024

Yeah I wouldn't mind if motor craft was still made in Mexico but I guess Chinas cheaper

Noobz347 · Aug 11, 2024

Made in the USA:

Small Block Ford Water Pumps

Small Block Ford Water Pumps, TUFF STUFF Performance Accessories, 9004 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102

www.tuffstuffperformance.com

AeroCoupe · Aug 11, 2024

I guess the last Motorcraft I bought in early 2013 was still made in Mexico? Zero issues but it has not been my DD for about 19 years now.

nickyb · Aug 11, 2024

It sucks now that it is hot as hell here and I'm still not 100 % better health wise.

Mindseye007 · Aug 12, 2024

Noobz347 said:
Made in the USA:

Small Block Ford Water Pumps

Small Block Ford Water Pumps, TUFF STUFF Performance Accessories, 9004 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102

www.tuffstuffperformance.com

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-1594n

AeroCoupe · Aug 12, 2024

Cheaper at Jegs but Summit will price match.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Tuff-Stuff/908/1594N/10002/-1

limp · Aug 12, 2024

I was looking at doing a carb/Distributor on an LX for a C2 corvette... The water pump alone is $659 and that is just the start to do the distributor changeover on one.....
These SBF pumps all sound pretty darn reasonable after looking at these..

Noobz347 · Aug 12, 2024

I see one of these finding it's way under my hood too:

High Amp Alternator #7771BW6G - TUFF STUFF Performance Accessories

Find 7771BW6G Alternator from Tuff Stuff Performance you need and other parts at TUFF STUFF Performance Accessories 9004 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102

www.tuffstuffperformance.com

AeroCoupe · Aug 12, 2024

The only thing I caution people about with high amperage alternators that are not parts store available is just that. You have a problem with one and you are SOL until you get a replacement from wherever you bought it from. Get one from a national chain parts store and if it goes down on you chances are a replacement is local. I have Ford 3G 130A alternators on both cars with Mark VIII fans, car audio, ignition systems, mini starters, etc and have yet to need more power than what they can put out. Just my .02.

Mindseye007 · Aug 12, 2024

AeroCoupe said:
The only thing I caution people about with high amperage alternators that are not parts store available is just that. You have a problem with one and you are SOL until you get a replacement from wherever you bought it from. Get one from a national chain parts store and if it goes down on you chances are a replacement is local. I have Ford 3G 130A alternators on both cars with Mark VIII fans, car audio, ignition systems, mini starters, etc and have yet to need more power than what they can put out. Just my .02.

That's why I saved some coin on the side and bought another 200amp alternator for backup .

nickyb · Aug 23, 2024

Removed 8 year old Murray water pump from oh oh oreilleys today, picked up a replacement and for a $6 dollar difference I got the heavy duty one.
Looking at it , its shiny, when I took the backing plate off to put silicone on gaskets I noticed the impeller has a plate on it. So I think it was worth the little extra since I got the warranty for it.
Now its just sitting over night before I tighten it up and fill it and burping begins.

nickyb · Aug 24, 2024

Looks good so far.

nickyb · Aug 24, 2024

Oh the joy, no leaks ,new thermostat and rad cap ok, but of course......
The flex a lite fan controller's circuit board gave up the ghost. Two connecters came off,I resodered but they aren't holding.
Ordered a new board from Summit should be here Teesday/Wednesday.

I really did not want to spend money on this old fan set up as I'm going with a contour shroud with focus motors and blades.
But as always my plans take a backseat to the big guys.
I just thank God I'm five minutes from work and don't need the fans to work to get me to work and home.

nickyb · Aug 24, 2024

Oh admin pepole, why can't I post pics today? I took pics of my new water pump with my fire tablet like I always did but it won't post?

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