Product Summary

Mechanical Water Pump Type, Cast-Iron Housing Material

  • These water pumps fit the 1949-53 Ford, 3/8" narrow belt, two-belt systems
  • The passenger side pulley is offset 3-9/16"
  • The driver side pulley is offset 2-3/4"
  • With ceramic seals on a sturdy 3/4" shaft, and high-flow modular impellers to reduce cavitation, these water pumps are built to last
  • Gaskets are included, and the passenger side pump includes a threaded boss for a heater hose connection
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #
Water Pump TypeMechanical
Water Pump StyleShort Depth
Housing MaterialCast-Iron
Housing FinishPainted
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Details

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.

  • For 1949-53 Ford, narrow belt, two-belt system
  • Passenger side pulley offset 3-9/16"
  • Driver side pulley offset 2-3/4"
  • Ceramic seals on sturdy 3/4" shaft
  • High-flow modular impeller reduces cavitation
  • Gasket included
  • Passenger side pump includes threaded boss for heater hose connection
  • Driver side pump does not have heater hose connection

Fits 1949-1953 Ford cars and 1952-1953 Mercurys with 3/8" belt system. Also fits 1953 F-100 Pickups.

Item Details

Gaskets Included

Application

  • Passenger-side pump measures 3-9/16" from mounting surface to back of pulley
  • Driver-side pump measures 2-3/4" from mounting surface to back of pulley
  • Pulleys are non-serviceable

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Warranty Information

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Please note that any attempt to pull or press the pulley will void our warranty.

Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #
BrandSpeedway Motors
Water Pump TypeMechanical
Water Pump StyleShort Depth
Housing MaterialCast-Iron
Housing FinishPainted
GENERAL
Pulley Type CompatibilityV-Belt
Groove Count1
Belt Width0.38"
Housing ColorBlack
Mounted Length5.08"
Pilot Shaft Diameter0.75 Inch
Overall Height10.22"
Gasket(s) IncludedYes
Hardware IncludedNo
Sold in QuantityEach
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

16 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers highly recommend the flathead water pump due to its historical reliability in various conditions. They praised its perfect fit, top quality, and marked it as an excellent replacement for worn out or original models. With many users validating its likeness to the OEM, they've found it a great aid in their projects. One user noted a discrepancy in the pulley, yet many found no differences between it and the original. Users consider it an excellent upgrade offering improved performance over the original water pump.

4.8

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

This product helped save a neglected flathead Ford V8

This water pump is historically proven to provide dependable cooling in all challenging climates.

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

Flatheasd water pump

Works and fit fine, but the pulley did not match the picture or the original. If you're a detail person as am I, You might be disappointed. I was building this for a customer, and did not have the time to return it.

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Water pumps work perfectly for my flathead

5.0

a year ago

Doug

Thompson, CT

Verified

The water pumps worked out great. I did need to press off the offset pulley to fit my fan belt configuration, but it all worked and I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Would Recommend

Ford flathead water pump

5.0

2 years ago

52Ford

Colorado

Verified

Easy install, been running for the last month no issues. She seems ro be running cooler. Would purchase again when the time comes again!

Would Recommend

yes I would recomend this product

5.0

4 years ago

Racer 57

Louisiana

Verified

Just what I needed

Would Recommend

Yes I would buy thos again

5.0

5 years ago

battman

Huffman tx

Verified

it was a perfect fit for my flathead

Would Recommend

Yes

5.0

6 years ago

Mad Man Dan

Avon, Indiana

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Quick delivery and exactly as described and needed !

Would Recommend

I would buy this product again!

5.0

7 years ago

Chris

Rosemount MN

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1949 flathead, build going great!

Would Recommend

Just like OEM

5.0

9 years ago

Sonny

IL

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Just what I was looking for. Good price too!

Would Recommend

This product helped save a neglected flathead Ford V8

5.0

9 years ago

Hoot

Lubbock, Texas

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This water pump is historically proven to provide dependable cooling in all challenging climates.

Would Recommend

Fit perfectly

5.0

9 years ago

Billy

Billy Williams

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Pits perfectly and looks great

Would Recommend

excellent product

5.0

10 years ago

jess

dekalb,il

Verified

excellent fit

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

3 Questions3 Answers

Will this pump work on both left and right sides of a 1950 Mercury (8CM) engine.

by Denver

8 years ago

1 answer

Could you tell me the country of origin?

by Randy

10 years ago

1 answer

What mounts do I need to install these pumps in a 31 Model A. Installing a 53 Merc Flathead into a 31 Model A

by hotrodhillbilly31

12 years ago

1 answer

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