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Old 09-17-2024, 06:30 AM
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Default 63 Lemans 4cyl Timing Cover

Has anyone used the aftermarket timing cover from Ames on the 4 cylinder engine?:
https://www.amesperf.com/parts/searc.../?term=+LN482P

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Old 09-17-2024, 10:22 AM
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Does your engine have a 8 bolt cover or a 4 bolt?I believe the 4 cyc use a water pump with shorter vains.Tom

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Old 09-18-2024, 07:07 AM
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mine has a 4 bolt but the casting is very pitted.

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Old 09-18-2024, 09:57 AM
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You will want to find a 63 4 cyc 8 bolt water pump.Tom

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Old 09-18-2024, 12:19 PM
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4 or 5 years ago on this forum there was a thread on the 62 & 63 Tempest water pumps and in that thread there were photos of the back sides of pumps side-by-side and there was a specific 4 cyl water pump (for both '62-63 4 bolt and '63 8 bolt timing covers).

Something about the fins on the back of the impeller were different between '63-326 V8 cars and the 4 cyl. Either shorter fins and/or fewer of them.

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It took me a while to find this one. Purchased it while I was working on my 62. Check the casting numbers, I think that it will fit your 63. PM me if you want the part. Also are you a member of the Little Indians car club If not, you should join.
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V8 pump on a 4cyl isn't a problem. 4 on an 8 will cause heating issues.

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Old 09-24-2024, 06:29 AM
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It took me a while to find this one. Purchased it while I was working on my 62. Check the casting numbers, I think that it will fit your 63. PM me if you want the part. Also are you a member of the Little Indians car club If not, you should join.
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Old 10-07-2024, 07:28 AM
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It took me a while to find this one. Purchased it while I was working on my 62. Check the casting numbers, I think that it will fit your 63. PM me if you want the part. Also are you a member of the Little Indians car club If not, you should join.
Hope I can find a water pump now. Nobody seems to have any.

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