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I’ve scoured this site and didn’t find much, so I’ll dare to ask a question that may already be answered somewhere on the site.
I’m rebuilding a 1955.2 235 and I need a water pump. I see new water pumps on Classic Parts and other web stores. Cost would be less than the cost of locating an original and rebuilding it. What is the consensus and experience out there? Good quality? (I’ve never had an issue with repro pumps for sbc 283s and 327s, so I’m assuming that pumps for the 235 are fine.)

Thanks,
-Mike

Mike34 With the offshore re-built stuff it just seems to be a turkey shoot,Carters in KC Misouri would be my go to place.

Part history:
55-56 Com. Util. 6 cyl. 2nd Ser.
3836159 Parts and Accessories Mar 1957
3836159 Use 3741033 11-1-57
3741033 Use 3774186 2-60
37741486 Use 6259695 2-75
6259695 discontinued - Parts History Nov 1990

GM stopped carrying the replacement part more than 30 years ago.

Around 2000, for example, the Hastings Company (automotive parts rebuild) in my area was shut down and this work, along with other Hastings plants, was moved to foreign lands. Today many of our parts come from companies scattered out through Asia. Quality control may not exist in these factories. America has become an import warehouse. The part "Joe" bought from Classics Parts in 2000 may not be made in the same country today. From what I can gather, there are preferred businesses that pay a little extra to get the pick of the better made "top shelf" parts.

Everybody has their preference. Classic Parts and Rock Auto are mine but just as soon as I say this, someone will come along a bad mouth them.

I have a water pump from NAPA on a 53 235 and it’s been running for about 5 years now reliable. It was pricey but looked like a rebuilt original, they didn’t need a core exchange either.
-s

A rebuilt original will have casting number 3836160. Not requiring a core exchange may mean the sold pump is a new reproduction. Same thing with AC/Delco reproduction fuel pumps.

Flying Dutchman Water pump rebuilder and seller of antique water pumps for all makes and models
200 Davis Creek Road Services Europe and USA
Selma, Oregon 97538 New Cadillac pumps in stock for 1949 to 1962
1-888-595-1110
outside US call 541-597-4057 ask for Tony
http://www.fdrbp.com/



I'm not sure if this guy is still doing this but I have one of his rebuilt pumps in my Cadillac for 20 years.

Mike Gadaleto Remanufactured water pumps
1734 Arrowhead Drive
Atco, New Jersey 08004
856-753-6788


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12 Jacques Street Worcester, 1920s to 1970s (mostly 30s, 40s, 50s)
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(508)792-9500
http://www.mykmlifestyle.com

https://mykmlifestyle.com/Antique_Parts_Rebuilds.html

Might consider Rock Auto, I have a GMB brand from them ‘new in box’ In the shop as a spare, looks like a nice unit, just north of $60.

Thanks for information. I’ll check out the places that everyone’s recommended.

-Mike

I reached out to All American Classics in Vancouver and they had an NOS water pump on their shelf. It’s in the mail to me.

-Mike

Related topic: is pre-68 Dave still selling the relocation adapter plates?

Thanks for mentioning that website Mike.

I still sell my plates. PM me if you’re interested.

NOS water pump arrived today. I was holding my breath a bit, but it's exactly what they said it was, genuine GM.
Couldn't be happier.

-Mike34