Water pump (Alum.) options for 396
 

Looking for what is out there (vintage) that would be a form/fit replacement for my stock
-811 water pump for my '69 Chevelle L78.

Thanks

I have and there was a GM Aluminum W/P for sale on this site.

I think that is a short pump, I would assume he needs a long pump.

I am not sure the one listed in the sYc ad (2nd one below) nor this one immediately below, that I found on fleabay recently, gives me the attachment points for the alternator let alone long vs short pump. Third one below is on my Chevelle now. What do you guys think?

Edit: added photo of my stock pump hanging off the front of the engine - you can see that the two aluminum pumps shown below do not have the bolt holes to accommodate the alternator.

I've got a Weiand long pump on my 427. I don't know about period correct, but it works.

Got a photo?

http://www.stewartcomponents.com/ind...&product_id=93

STEWART makes a good pump- and I recommend their thermostat too!

Gotta have vintage for my D2 look.

This is the best picture that I have.

I have a moroso pump had it listed on here

The picture is deceiving. The ones I've used have a cast aluminum finish. If your pulley doesn't hide the logo, you can easily sand it off. Wouldn't take much to seal the deal- but I understand the value in a truly authentic casting.

link or photo? Thanks

Long vs. short.....

Brought it to the top not the best picture if interisted I can send more pictures

Pm sent JL8.

I too am contemplating putting an aluminum "L88" water pump on my big block chevelle.
You can make 2 spacers to convert the short pump into a Long one but then you may still have issues with the alternator mounting points

Mine is made just like the cast iron pump, with all of the mounting holes in the correct locations. If you painted it you wouldn't be able to tell it was aluminum.

Got some more pictures today.

Freddie, aka Biggearhead, steered me to something that should work. This is an early version of a Weiand hipo aluminum water pump model 8243 which debuted in the early 70’s. Thank you sir!

Mine is a 8242. It's not the Team G, but they look just the same except for the number. I hope this one works out for you.

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Water pump (Alum.) options 396
 

You might also want to check out Edelbrock Victor series long pump for BBC . I believe it is # 8851 for $276.95 at Jeg's. - Don.