I am building a 1961 Hawk 289 engine and I do not have a water pump manifold. Will any Studebaker v8 water pump manifold work or do I need to look for a specific year and part number? Thanks
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Yes, No, Maybe. Any will physically bolt on, but trucks are different, the water pump placement is higer. IIRC, early cars have a 4-bolt water outlet and later a 2-bolt. Avanti have mounting for the alternator.
Look locally. I've got one for cheap, but packing and shipping is a PITA.
jack vinesPackardV8 -
To be correct, you need a 1961 to 1964 V8 Water Manifold, '61 was the first year for the 2 Bolt Thermostat Housing.
You will need the Thermostat and it's Housing as well, not to mention a Water Pump.
A Used Manifold should be fine.
The 1955 to 1960 could work, but the Heater Hose Fittings would need changing and the correct curved Rad. Hose fit might be a problem.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
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Yes..."any" Stude car, manifold will fit. Actually the truck version will "fit" the engine also, but the water pump will not be in the correct location for your radiator.Originally posted by John Milner View Post
SO...how "original", to the car...do you want it to be ?
Any car, manifold will bolt on the engine and work properly. But like Rich says, it you want "originality", that small detail (2 bolt vs 4), will require the correct manifold.
I'd say, unless you have a high point show car, find the quickest and cheapest you can find, clean it up, paint it, and bolt it on ! 999 out of 1000 people won't notice.
Be sure to make sure that the cavity where the water pump sits, isn't too pitted or rotted away, otherwise, the water will not flow properly as it's pumped.
MikeComment
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Thanks everyone. That is very helpful and I appreciate everyone’s responses.Comment
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John, you are close to me. i have spares for nothing if you want to drive over to north little rock. PM if interested. Luck DoofusComment
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