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Before I replaced the water pump, the car would be relatively cool at idle, but on the highway at 65 mph it would heat up to around 210-220 (and sometimes hotter). With the new water pump it barely reached 180 degrees F (and I have a 170 degree thermostat) the whole time I was driving. Hopefully this info will help others. I guess the old water pump with improper clearance must have had some reduced flow at higher RPMs. Weird problem, my dad was betting that I had a cracked head. Thank god he was wrong!
I also reduced my antifreeze mixture from 50/50 to about 30/60, I guess that could have helped also. I read in the shop manual that using more water in the mixture would help cooling.Last edited by R_David; 06-17-2012, 11:37 AM.sigpic
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If your old water pump wasn't grumbling, making any weird noise or leaking.
If it's not bad, you can use it by putting a gear puller on the impeller and pulling it out to the correct dimension.
There is a good illustration and explanation on Bob Johnstones Tech Site that shows the dimension.South Lompoc Studebaker
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To: R David,----I just looked over the Classic Instraments Tach My Friend ordered for His Speedster. Really is a nicely made unit....and I was startled by the difference in weight between it and the old
factory SW tach. Will solve the 'dead tach' problem nicely. Was wondering if a vinyl overlay of the original SW tach dial can be created that could actually be applied over the new tach's dial (after needle
is removed) making this new unit look even more authentic? What do You think? Take care
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Originally posted by SN-60 View PostTo: R David,----I just looked over the Classic Instraments Tach My Friend ordered for His Speedster. Really is a nicely made unit....and I was startled by the difference in weight between it and the old
factory SW tach. Will solve the 'dead tach' problem nicely. Was wondering if a vinyl overlay of the original SW tach dial can be created that could actually be applied over the new tach's dial (after needle
is removed) making this new unit look even more authentic? What do You think? Take caresigpic
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Originally posted by 55 56 PREZ 4D View PostIf your old water pump wasn't grumbling, making any weird noise or leaking.
If it's not bad, you can use it by putting a gear puller on the impeller and pulling it out to the correct dimension.
There is a good illustration and explanation on Bob Johnstones Tech Site that shows the dimension.sigpic
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Maybe just needs a repair. I read that you replaced the coolant about 2 years ago. I would test it for acidity just to be safe. Great looking car!59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
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Originally posted by Stude-Dude View Postnever seen a '61 with a hood ornament, is there a story behind the hood ornament?We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge.
G. K. Chesterton: This triangle of truisms, of father, mother, and child, cannot be destroyed; it can only destroy those civilizations which disregard it.
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Originally posted by R_David View PostIt's a little hard to see, but the old water pump impellers were too close to the body, the new one on the right is 1/16 further out. Let's hope it makes a difference!
Here is a link to the water pump issue
http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/...wpc1/wpc1.html
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