It's a common problem that now has an easy fix. Several vendors sell modified water pumps with a shorter shaft. We used to have to do them ourselves. You still can if you can find a 292 Ford pulley.


"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.