Original flathead water pumps have always suffered from unreliable bronze bushings and carbon seals. They almost always leaked and even Ford manuals warned mechanics not to tighten fan belts too tight. The excess slack allowed belts to slip and lose contact with the generator and water pump pulleys, causing more cooling and power problems.
Speedway's completely new water pumps feature severe-duty roller and ball bearings, close tolerances and modular impellers to provide maximum flow and reduce cavitation. They also have modern ceramic seals on a heavy duty 3/4" shaft, making the assembly exceptionally strong and more efficient.
Note: This water pump is for 1949-1953 engines in 1949-1953 pickups or 1932-1948 cars.
1949-1953 Flathead Water Pump Installation Instructions (PDF)
Premium stainless steel socket head bolts for a 1949-1953 Flathead Ford water pump. Each kit includes stainless steel AN washers. Contains enough hardware for two water pumps.
Whether you're installing original Flathead water pumps or Speedway's all-new redesigned pumps, you'll need fresh gaskets to seal them to the block. These gaskets are for 1949-1953 Ford Flathead V8 water pumps. Sold as a pair.
Same great quality, now in show polished aluminum!Original Flathead water pumps have always suffered from unreliable bronze bushings and carbon seals. They almost always leaked and even Ford manuals warned mechanics not to tighten fan belts too tight. The excess slack allowed belts to slip and lose contact with the generator and water pump pulleys, causing more cooling and power problems.Speedway's completely new water pumps feature severe-duty roller and ball bearings, close tolerances and modular impellers to provide maximum flow and reduce cavitation. They also have modern ceramic seals on a heavy duty 5/8" shaft, making the assembly exceptionally strong and more efficient.Works with 5/8" belts. Includes mount gaskets.
Same great quality, now in show polished aluminum!Original Flathead water pumps have always suffered from unreliable bronze bushings and carbon seals. They almost always leaked and even Ford manuals warned mechanics not to tighten fan belts too tight. The excess slack allowed belts to slip and lose contact with the generator and water pump pulleys, causing more cooling and power problems.Speedway's completely new water pumps feature severe-duty roller and ball bearings, close tolerances and modular impellers to provide maximum flow and reduce cavitation. They also have modern ceramic seals on a heavy duty 5/8" shaft, making the assembly exceptionally strong and more efficient.
Works with 5/8" belts. Includes mount gaskets.