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Wolfe.brennan · 08-18-2024, 09:28 PM

Good evening,

I recently purchased a 1935 Ford Model 48, with a myriad of issues. First off, after a severe overheating and leaking issue, the engine was found to be rather cobbled together. The engine is around 36-37, with water pumps in the block. While expected, this conversion was done in a manner that caused issues. Additionally, the PO converted to an earlier head with the pump/ hose inlet on the head. My question is, could I block off the head pump/ or the block pump and only do one with no ill effects? Secondly, while being rather radical, can I run both pumps, making it four pumps instead of two without any effects? This will be a daily driver, and I am looking for unique but efficient and reliable.

Wolfe

08-18-2024, 09:28 PM	#1
Wolfe.brennan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 13	35 Ford V-8 Configuration Good evening, I recently purchased a 1935 Ford Model 48, with a myriad of issues. First off, after a severe overheating and leaking issue, the engine was found to be rather cobbled together. The engine is around 36-37, with water pumps in the block. While expected, this conversion was done in a manner that caused issues. Additionally, the PO converted to an earlier head with the pump/ hose inlet on the head. My question is, could I block off the head pump/ or the block pump and only do one with no ill effects? Secondly, while being rather radical, can I run both pumps, making it four pumps instead of two without any effects? This will be a daily driver, and I am looking for unique but efficient and reliable. Wolfe