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From: George P. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> So I think that a new water pump (with no fan shaft) and a larger fan on the
> right will do the trick. So what I really need to know is, what water pump
> will fit my 1500 engine but not have the fan shaft sticking out? I
> understand that Nigel at SpitBits can be very helpful for stuff like this -
> can anyone send me a number for him? I'll have to look at home, I think now
> that I *might* have bought something from him before....
Hi George,
As far as UK Spitfires go, early 1500s had a water pump with a fixed fan, later
ones had the viscous coupled fan - I assume it's the later type you have which leaves
the protrusion. I won't pretend to know all the unique features of the US spec
Spitfires, but if ask for part number GWP128, any Triumph specialist should recognise
that as the 1500 water pump which accepts the fixed fan. Price from people like
ourselves in the UK will be about 30 UKP plus postage, but don't doubt that it will be
more economical to purchase from a US vendor.
You mention the need to recore your radiator - which pattern is fitted to your
Spitfire? UK spec 1500s had an inadequate 15 inch unit compared to the 21 inch fitted
to the Mk1 and Mk2. I know there were differences with some US cars having a slanted
design which was not used in the UK. I would suggest that upgrading to the larger
radiator would be the best single investment if your car isn't already equipped with
one.
Cheers,
Bill.
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