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| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 23 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 23 | I have a 55 1st series 1 ton with the original 235 that needs a new water pump. All the parts houses and even Classic Pats show something that looks nothing like the original and it has a plate on the back so the impeller does not even enter the block. Has anybody seen one of these or know if it’s new design, and will it actually fit my truck?
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | sly,
That style water pump is correct for a 1955 1st series (and, earlier) 235/261.
What is the Engine Serial Number on your engine (pressed into the block to the rear of the distributor)? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 23 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 23 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Sorry, sly, that does not match GM docs that I have. K 11 5 looks like a date casting code: K = 11 = November 11 = 11th 5 = 1955 A date casting code appropriate for a 1955 second series and later 235. Can you take a photo and attach/post it here? The engine serial number is pressed/stamped into the block in the smooth/machined "ledge" behind the distributor, where the enter the block. http://www.1954advance-design.com/Web%20images/casting-code-photos/codes-ser-nums.html | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 103 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 103 | $150 plus shipping to rebuild your pump. Upgraded seal, 3 year unlimited mile warranty.
PM sent | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Rely on the PM and/or email - no need to do private notification in public. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 | Sounds like its got a later engine, 55.2 & up.
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