[getmygoat]

Hi all,

I, like thousands of people, have been reading this post with great interest over the past few weeks...

I also have a GTO 400 that has overheating problems.. I've got this great test ride.. Head east out of San Diego up into the desert & mountains.. I'm usually up to 230 degrees about 20 minutes into the ride.. Not good.

Based on what I learned in this post, I replaced my stamped stell impeller with a cast version (the Cardone pump from parts america), coupled with an appropriate beating of the divider plate..

This weekend I went for another trip "up the hill" but unfortunatly, I havn't licked this issue yet.. i.e. temps were back up in the 220 range...

Based on more recent posts, sounds like perhaps I should switch to the carter or GMB pump?.. but my problem is especially sticky.. I am the lucky owner of an "early 69" GTO.. which was blessed with a unique water pump.. i.e. a "short neck" (11 bolt). (which is hard to find)..

I thus far have been unable to find a "short neck" version of the carter or GMB pumps..

Any suggestions?

Thanks a ton!

Fred

P.S. - I checked my timing and I'm running 9 degrees BDC w/ vacuum advance disconnected.