[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by GT182

Paul, post a photo of it first please. Side view to show the impeller's vane contour.

I haven't seen it and probably wont. Its coming from a reliable, trusted parts source here on PY and Ill just have him ship it directly to the company that will rebuild it.

[boostmaster]

So, if a 1964 unit will work, what model year/ engine size pumps will work for my 1967 326 application? Maybe I can start hunting around for a pump or at least a CORRECT impeller.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by boostmaster

So, if a 1964 unit will work, what model year/ engine size pumps will work for my 1967 326 application? Maybe I can start hunting around for a pump or at least a CORRECT impeller.

Check the stamping for the part number. Then see if its the correct one for that motor. I dont have that info but Im sure someone here does. If you're not concerned about dates, those pumps were used in multiple years.

[GT182]

The 8 bolt pump is for a 67 326. 69 was the year they went to the 11 bolt pumps.

[Old Blue 66]

I called a few companies that rebuild water pumps. This place REALLY new their stuff and more importantly, new the challenge we have with Pontiacs and the impeller. Its like he explained this thread to me all over again.

http://www.fdrbp.com/

$95 plus shipping back to you. Takes 3 - 5 days.

He also mentioned that the impeller breaks from time to time. The have exact replacement impellers.

Im going this route and I know Ill have a good pump.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

I called a few companies that rebuild water pumps. This place REALLY new their stuff and more importantly, new the challenge we have with Pontiacs and the impeller. Its like he explained this thread to me all over again.

http://www.fdrbp.com/

$95 plus shipping back to you. Takes 3 - 5 days.

He also mentioned that the impeller breaks from time to time. The have exact replacement impellers.

Im going this route and I know Ill have a good pump.

I wonder if they will sell just the impeller, shaft bearing, and seal. I've never had a pump sent to someone that rebuilds them, but it seems a bit expensive. Tho I can see they do excellent work and have an impressive guarantee.

[arbys]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

I called a few companies that rebuild water pumps. This place REALLY new their stuff and more importantly, new the challenge we have with Pontiacs and the impeller. Its like he explained this thread to me all over again.

http://www.fdrbp.com/

$95 plus shipping back to you. Takes 3 - 5 days.

He also mentioned that the impeller breaks from time to time. The have exact replacement impellers.

Im going this route and I know Ill have a good pump.

Be sure to let us know what it looks like when you get it back. I'm sure we're all interested.

If you could start a new thread if you are pleased many newer members could gain an insight of what to do.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by arbys

Be sure to let us know what it looks like when you get it back. I'm sure we're all interested.

If you could start a new thread if you are pleased many newer members could gain an insight of what to do.

I will. They blast the pump, prime it and paint it. I won't have them paint it but he said it will be anew piece when it's done.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by GT182

I wonder if they will sell just the impeller, shaft bearing, and seal. I've never had a pump sent to someone that rebuilds them, but it seems a bit expensive. Tho I can see they do excellent work and have an impressive guarantee.

At $95 you can't beat that. If you go to the auto parts store you get the wrong one for half the price.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

At $95 you can't beat that. If you go to the auto parts store you get the wrong one for half the price.

True.... you got me on that one Paul. But we're trying to alleviate the 'wrong one' problem.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by GT182

True.... you got me on that one Paul. But we're trying to alleviate the 'wrong one' problem.

We just might have done that Gary. Get a used core and rebuild it. Guaranteed results.

[Old Goat 67]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

I called a few companies that rebuild water pumps. This place REALLY new their stuff and more importantly, new the challenge we have with Pontiacs and the impeller. Its like he explained this thread to me all over again.

http://www.fdrbp.com/

$95 plus shipping back to you. Takes 3 - 5 days.

He also mentioned that the impeller breaks from time to time. The have exact replacement impellers.

Im going this route and I know Ill have a good pump.

That one is bookmarked Dude!

You did well, just think, you just saved $500 for an aluminum radiator and all the other fancy bulls#!t.


Charles

[Old Goat 67]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

We just might have done that Gary. Get a used core and rebuild it. Guaranteed results.

Hey, I kept my crappy son of a B!tc#, I think I'll send them that one.

Couldn't bring myself to turn it in for a core price. I hung it on the wall so that every time I look at it I can remember how dumb I was to put that POS in without thinking and fought overheating troubles for 15 years!!!!

People around here are STILL talking about that sonic boom sound the day my head came unstuck from my ass!

Charles

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by Old Goat 67

Hey, I kept my crappy son of a B!tc#, I think I'll send them that one.

Couldn't bring myself to turn it in for a core price. I hung it on the wall so that every time I look at it I can remember how dumb I was to put that POS in without thinking and fought overheating troubles for 15 years!!!!

People around here are STILL talking about that sonic boom sound the day my head came unstuck from my ass!

Charles

Well then. Glad I don't live near you Charles....

[george kujanski]

So that's what that sound was! We heard it up here near the Windy City.

george

[GT182]

Charles, I sure yer not the only one that's made a sonic boom. LOL

[Old Goat 67]

Originally Posted by george kujanski

So that's what that sound was! We heard it up here near the Windy City.

george

I am NOT surprised!!!

[Old Blue 66]

Found an original rebuilt unit on eBay. Had casting numbers on it and everything. Can be yours for the low low price of $289.00. Impeller looked correct.

If you can find someone to rebuild these for you at a reasonable price and find cores, you may have a new business venture. Seems as though there is a need.

My blue 66 was notorious for getting way too hot. Now I know why. Went through two pumps in ten years to boot!

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

We just might have done that Gary. Get a used core and rebuild it. Guaranteed results.

Oh I have a used core but not the money right now. LOL All the core needs is the correct impeller and it's good to go.

[boostmaster]

My CORRECT divider plates arrived the other day from ILT.
On the package it says it's galvanized and zinc plated. Does this mean I can forgo the green primer?

Also, any update on the New Cardone part number? I'm going to try and buy one with the new number instead of testing all the local inventory of the parts stores near me. From most recent posts, it looks like the older units might be a bit pricey.