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Old 01-04-2021, 11:26 AM   #8
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Default Re: 53’ 239 Flathead Water Pump Mounts

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Originally Posted by tubman View Post
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?
If the shaft dia's are the same and have sufficient length, that's the route I would explore. Would eliminate crankshaft pulley replacement.
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