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Old 04-28-2015, 07:08 AM
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Thanks for the head's up. I'll have to look at what's on my engine, which is an older pump that actually says "Howard Stewart".

As an aside, I spent a couple days with Howard Stewart at a test for work. He is a seriously smart and cool dude. At that time, he had already sold the pump business and was making some custom parts for the team we were working with. I told him that I ran one of his pumps and he got a big grin like I was saying nice things about one of his kids.
"Cool dude"...hahaha.
I love guys that see a need for a better mouse trap, develop the new trap, and create a business. THAT is what hot rod/ entrepreneurship is all about.

I had my motor apart all winter and repaired/ replaced, or cleaned up everything I touched, including the water pump. But I never thought to take the back cover off to inspect the impeller. I felt how the bearing spun, saw no evidence of leaking, and just cleaned it up.

Oh well, live & learn.


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