PaulR Posted August 22, 2000 Share Posted August 22, 2000 I'm trying to find out if there is any advantage in the short vs long waterpump set-up. I have a short aluminum pump that uses spacers to position it at the long pump's location. Since I plan to replace my pulleys (I'm the one that's been throwing fan belts) I figured I could easily go either way. I am using an electric cooling fan, so locating a mechanical fan is not an issue. Thanks for your help. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted August 22, 2000 Share Posted August 22, 2000 I don't know of any addvantage per se, except most of the AL water pumps are available in short format only or short and long. It might be nice to not have an extra set of gaskets with the spacers to make the short pump work on a long setup. The other thing you have to think about is the accessory mounting (alternator, etc.) you'd need different brackets with the short pump, and those may space the alternator or whatever too close to the hood, headers, etc. Hey, if you have it set up for the long pump, I'd just keep it. I don't see any advantage, only more work to convert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted August 22, 2000 Share Posted August 22, 2000 You must also consider what valve-train components and valve covers that you are using. I tried to use the short pump and mount the alternator on the passenger side just in front and above the valve cover. Wouldnt work with the tall valve covers. I had to use the spacers just like the ones that you are using... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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