The Ford Barn

Gary WA · 04-21-2017, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dollar Bill

Interesting concept - Wonder why it didn't catch on?

EBay Item 371902125490

I have one like that!

mleder · 04-22-2017, 10:39 AM

I also have one and someone I showed it to who does a lot of water pump rebuilding said that these were also used when the Model A Engine was used in a marine application. Anyone have an idea what the replacement seal is? could it be sourced from a modern bearing supply house today?

Keith True · 04-22-2017, 05:59 PM

I have some of those flat top water pumps.The ones I have look to have the later V8 type seal setup.I have a few of what I call the tube-type,these must have been sold by Western Auto.There were a lot of them around,and most aftermarket parts around town came from them.

Joe K · 04-22-2017, 06:36 PM

Ok. Time for another pump.

This one looks more or less like the OEM Model A pump, but is missing a zerk and has no stuffing box nut.

It seems to have the impeller of the later Ford V8 - and probably uses yet another hard annular seal.

This is my $3 Amherst pump. I miss Amherst.

One Ebay seller is selling the casting only as the Ford Model A Water Pump Housing - Cast Iron 1920 Original Solid Bearing for more money than a complete pump.

Ford did experiment with a solid front bearing for a VERY short while after going "big hole," but this ain't it. And a front cage bearing does sOOO much better.

I would reject another experimental. Good for the shelf line-up. (They ain't worth a tinker's something.)

Joe K

04-22-2017, 10:39 AM	#22
mleder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 178	Re: Ever See a Water Pump Like This? I also have one and someone I showed it to who does a lot of water pump rebuilding said that these were also used when the Model A Engine was used in a marine application. Anyone have an idea what the replacement seal is? could it be sourced from a modern bearing supply house today?

04-22-2017, 06:36 PM	#24
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Ever See a Water Pump Like This? Ok. Time for another pump. This one looks more or less like the OEM Model A pump, but is missing a zerk and has no stuffing box nut. It seems to have the impeller of the later Ford V8 - and probably uses yet another hard annular seal. This is my $3 Amherst pump. I miss Amherst. One Ebay seller is selling the casting only as the Ford Model A Water Pump Housing - Cast Iron 1920 Original Solid Bearing for more money than a complete pump. Ford did experiment with a solid front bearing for a VERY short while after going "big hole," but this ain't it. And a front cage bearing does sOOO much better. I would reject another experimental. Good for the shelf line-up. (They ain't worth a tinker's something.) Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse. Last edited by Joe K; 04-22-2017 at 06:44 PM.