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Topic: 302 Water pumps and Rads
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Donald Johansen
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Bel Air, Maryland, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 08-28-2005 11:19 PM
   
Help Just bought my wife a 68 Mustang with a 302w I think. I ordered a new Radiator for it and both inlet and outlet are on the RH side while the water pump inlet is on the LH side. Can I order a water pump with the inlet on the RH side? Anotherwards are the RH and LH water pumps inter-changeable on a V8?
Thanks, Don
Did I mentioned I'm new to Fords...
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1652
From: Sierra Vista ,Az USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 08-29-2005 12:25 AM
I dont know how much help i will be, but you can order a 66 water pump that has a pass side inlet. Now where it gets tricky (not sure) is pulley lenght of shaft and timing location for harmonic balancer might be covered by going to the other side. I am not sure if thats the one theat is best for you. Welcome to Mustangsandmore someone wiser will come along. good luck
Bruce
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Mike W
Gearhead Posts: 135
From: CA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-29-2005 05:11 AM
Hi Donald, I had a similiar problem in an early Bronco. I finally made a custom hose to cross over to the inlet connection. Pulleys, dampeners, and water pumps can drive you crazy.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 44921
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-29-2005 07:31 PM
In 1970 the lower hose went from passenger side to driver's side. If you engine is original, the lower hose should be on the passenger side. If it's a 1970 or newer you can still use the earlier water pump but you will be covering up your timing marks. {they swapped sides in 1970 also}Welcome to M&M. ------------------
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Donald Johansen
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Bel Air, Maryland, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 08-29-2005 10:11 PM
Thanks for all you advice. I've decided to return the radiator and get one with the outlet on the same side as my water pump. NPD has a 8005-1HE that should do the trick. Its just like the 8005-1EE except the outlet is on the LH side like I need. They show a 8005-1HE for a 69 302 engine. I originally ordered it for a 68 302 engine which at the time I thought would fit. Live and learn. Thanks again Don
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1091
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-30-2005 10:57 AM
Can you read your timing marks?I would have bought whatever one was correct for the engine.------------------
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Donald Johansen
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Bel Air, Maryland, USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 08-30-2005 12:54 PM
The timing marks are on the starboard side (RH) If I change to the RH side water pump it would probably block the timing marks.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 7124
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-30-2005 02:52 PM
What came originally on a small block 68, regardless of rad size, was inlet and outlet on pass side. Sounds like you may have a later engine. Switching to correct waterpump is what I'd do.
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