Hi,

I'm finally getting around to fixing my over heating problem (1940 Chevy with mid 50's 235) and when I get the pump off I see that the adapter plate is not compatible. The pump has a round turbine that fits into a round hole in the engine block, the adapter plate has no such hole.

See photos here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Dtw4hRIF29e8PvhfwRHang?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RaWyPuw5jYFkdW_Wt5Fgrw?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Cnu1HoHeMym8yp0Zh_bQXA?feat=directlink

The pump installation instructions say that I must use a '41-'52 Harmonic balancer and pump or a '53-'54. Can anyone tell me from these pictures what I do have? (must be a pre 41 or a post 54???)

What does a proper 41-54 water pump look like?

There was also mention of an adapter plate between the pump and the block, which I did not encounter....?

thanks for any assistance,

Doug

1940 Chevy 1/2-Ton
In the Stovebolt Gallery
Lots more pix of my truck