WaterPump backing plate

[TomMac95]

The (steel) mounting plate for my water pump is corroded so that the Mating Surface beneath the gasket is now about 1/8" rather than 1/4"-5/16" as originally fitted (in one area where salt residue sits on the timing-cover "shoulder").

I'm considering procuring a New-or-Used part with less rust.

I'm guessing the only source would be Dealer-or-Boneyard.
Does anyone know of any aftermarket availability??

Thanks , just checking
-T m

 

[Turbine Doc]

You could upgrade to one of Heath's systems, pump-clutch-fan-stat and help out your cooling routine.

 

[TomMac95]

I installed 2002MY heads (with larger cooling passages) in 2003; the current project is limited to (I) new Timing Set {chain rather than gears--i'd Love gears , but no budget now} , (II) new HO water pump and Dual T-stat upgrade {i got a Kennedy kit without the fan/clutch since i mostly run light , am broke , and can do the fan stuff later without messing with the timing cover} , (III) new FIPump {DOA FIP was proximate cause of the maintenance task/upgrade}.

My stock exhaust (which was installed new 30kMi ago Before i learned that the restriction was a potential cooling problem) is another candidate for upgrading , but i'm not presently 'looking for trouble' !

Thanks for your response/suggestion.
Does the Heath kit include a coolant pump backing plate ??

Thanks ,
- T m

 

[Turbine Doc]

Check PM's I may have a solution for you

 

[TomMac95]

10-4,
thanks