Re: Water Pumps / Cooling Systems

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2015/2/17 14:13:15

Are there different water pump configurations for a 2362 Deluxe Eight?

There is only a single water pump part# listed and I've never read of any running changes. Your current water pump may have been rebuilt in the past such that it now differs internally from the OEM assembly. Also, Kanter's pumps are not NOS or NORS but are entirely new manufacture so it would be expected that internal construction might not use the same components from 1949/1950.

"Tinking" sounds are most usually associated with exhaust systems expanding and contracting and especially associated with stainless steel system. Are you certain your noise is not from the exhaust system?

The water distribution tube is brass, not copper. I strongly encourage you to try again to remove it. There is always the chance that it will be nice and clean and free of debris but if not, it will result in uneven cooling of the block - cracking of the engine block across an exhaust valve seat is a common result.

Hopes this helps.