Originally Posted by Otto Skorzeny
New parts are often worse than the old one you're replacing. It's all junk from China.

Your best bet is to rebuild your old pump or have it done by a place such as Then and Now Automotive www.then-now.com or The Flying Dutchman

Water pump rebuilder and seller of antique water pumps for all makes and models

Flying Dutchman
Wade Jenezon, 650 Upper River Rd
Gold Hill, OR 97525 USA
1-888-595-1110 Outside the U.S., 1-541-450-2277
http://water-pump-rebuilders.com/

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.

1953 GMC 1/2-ton Long Bed
with a 248 engine
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