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Kelly Looper

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Looking for experienced opinions, My water pump on my 84 300 bit the dust. Are there any particular brands that y'all recommend over others or any to stay away from. THANKS

TRK#1-1884 F350 Crew cab 4.9/300 T-19 Base Trk, Originally Propane, Currently running on an old Affordable Fuel Injection TBI.

TRK#2-1985 F150 5.0 EFI AOD 4X4 XLT Lariat Mfg Date 7-85

FuzzFace2

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Not that I know of.
I would hit the local parts store for one and call it done

Dave ----

Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
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ArdWrknTrk

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I had a TRW pump last for 17 years.
It is just a single observation and may be down to me not over tensioning my power steering pump, but there it is...

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Machspeed

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Can't speak for the 300 6 but I installed a GMB pump on my 351 W this past Summer and was very impressed in it. I bought it through RockAuto.

Here's GMB's version for a 300 6: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8144864&cc=1121432&jsn=924

They also have a Motorcraft unit:https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=609499&cc=1121432&jsn=933&jsn=933

Be advised I've heard stories about problems with returns to RockAuto. I've never had a problem, but then I've never had to return anything. My decision to purchase my pump through RockAuto is because I've had horrible luck with AutoZone and O'Reilly's stuff. Just yesterday noted that the rebuilt power steering pump that I bought from O'Reilly's and put on this past Summer is leaking.

John

"Blackie" - 1986 F150 4x4 - Mildly warmed over 351W HO - Original owner

85lebaront2

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I have used AutoZone Duralast pumps on Darth since not long after I bought him. It was after Matt brought me a nice one over from Precision Certi-Pro and we found the hub was installed backwards and I needed one then, not a week later. We went to AutoZone and I bought one of their new lifetime warranty pumps, which lasted 11 or 12 years then the shaft broke. I did find out in researching things that Ford increased the shaft and bearing size in 1993 and then made another change in 1994 that ran through 1997. Apparently the polygroove belts put a greater bearing load on the pump than the V-belts do.

Thankfully AutoZone's computer system has the records so I was able to get a replacement here and not have to go to Newport News.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Machspeed

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Bill, I guess it's just hit and miss. Does anyone know if the company's that rebuild parts for both O'Rielly's and AZ are the same?

John

"Blackie" - 1986 F150 4x4 - Mildly warmed over 351W HO - Original owner