kkoykka

Hello, I am looking to use some aftermarket alternator brackets on my 56 although most brackets are made for a long water pump. I know these cars all had short pumps originally, just wanted to know if anyone has used a long water pump on a C1 or is there a clearance issue with either the upper or lower pulley?
Thanks

wmf62

there is already a thread on this, do a search
Bill

gofastvette

It seems as if this subject comes up a least once or more a week....:....

ohiovet

Check your private messages.
There is no need to use a long pump there are brackets available for short pumps..
If you switch to a long pump you must change all your pulleys.
Bruce B

kkoykka

I'm building a 350 zz430 clone. Wanted to use a long pump if I could to have more options with brackets and pulleys. I think there is room between fan and radiator to use long pump just not sure if lower pulley on balancer would hit any part of front crossmember or steering

59BlueSilver

I'm using a long water pump and have no clearance problems, but mine is a '59, I don't know about a '56.