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tubman · 01-04-2021, 11:22 AM

A question just popped into my mind; is it possible to replace the stock pulleys on the 8RT pumps with regular 8BA narrow-belt pulleys? It seems like if it would work it would solve a lot of problems. I think there might be clearance problems even if it would work. Anyone ever try it?

01-04-2021, 11:22 AM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,145	Re: 53’ 239 Flathead Water Pump Mounts A question just popped into my mind; is it possible to replace the stock pulleys on the 8RT pumps with regular 8BA narrow-belt pulleys? It seems like if it would work it would solve a lot of problems. I think there might be clearance problems even if it would work. Anyone ever try it?