Water pump replacement ??

[52-fan]

I am going to be replacing the water pump on my 289 while I have it out of the Daytona. Recently someone on the forum advised a person to change to an Avanti water pump. Is this a good heavy duty move to get longer life from the replacement or is it unnecessary in a street driven, non R car?


1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona.Searcy,Arkansas
"I may be lazy, but I'm not shiftless."

[JDP]

You can't just add the Avanti pump, it won't fit your fan. Most of the vendors carry the heavy duty pump for the regular V8..

JDP/Maryland
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[52-fan]

What does the heavy duty water pump consist of? Larger bearings?


1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona.Searcy,Arkansas
"I may be lazy, but I'm not shiftless."

[41 Frank]

Yes.

quote:Originally posted by 52-fan

What does the heavy duty water pump consist of? Larger bearings?


1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona.Searcy,Arkansas
"I may be lazy, but I'm not shiftless."