55 hp chrysler water pump question

[jdman]

when i removed this water pump, i noticed there was some pitting inside the housing. is this normal? if not, can it be smoothed up inside, or do i have to replace the housing? doesn't seem like it would work too good in this condition. jdman

 

[shelbydriver]

Re: 55 hp chrysler water pump question

I have a chrysler manual here if you need one. 66-1985 3.5 to 140 hp<br />Wheaticat@aol.com

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 55 hp chrysler water pump question

If the pump housing is pitted, replace with a new one.

 

[scotiany]

Re: 55 hp chrysler water pump question

Where in the housing is it pitting. Just a thought but , if it's on the impeller contact surface, you might be able to hone it out.

 

[jdman]

Re: 55 hp chrysler water pump question

it is pitted where the impeller contacts. not too bad, just a little rough. i was thinking i could maybe smooth it up with some scotchbrite. those little boogers are fairly expensive ($70) also, where can i get a new pin that fits in the impeller. i took this thing apart some time back and seems i've lost the pin. thanks, jdman

 

[Hooty]

Re: 55 hp chrysler water pump question

You might consider filling the pits with some JB Weld and then smoothing it up.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[scotiany]

Re: 55 hp chrysler water pump question

wouldn't a hardware store have something that you could fabricate a new pin with.

 

[rob_bluhm]

Re: 55 hp chrysler water pump question

DO NOT Hone it out or use JB weld to fill in the pits,if you hone it out it will not have the same sucking power as a new one and cause your moto to over heat and if you use JB weld it will tear up the new impeller. The PIn your looking for try a True Value hardware store