Re: [Chrysler300] 55 & 56 Water Pumps

[John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Marshall's comment about the "clip" has me remembering the conversation with George Riehl in that the "clip" versions were 1956 and the one without were 1955.
 
John Lazenby
 

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Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 55 & 56 Water Pumps
  
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I have one pump casting core that differs from all of the others I've seen.  Most of them have a slot on the underside of the bearing boss into which a retainer pin is inserted to ensure that the bearing does not drift either out of or deeper into the bore.  Just one of my castings does not include a place for any kind of retainer, but relies strictly on the press fit of the bearing into its bore to hold its correct position.  I've always thought it was a very early production unit, never considering the possibility of aftermarket design.  Now I'm wondering.  I'll look at it again for other signs of NON-MOPAR features.
-----Marshall Goodknight    c300  3n552650

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From: John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Don Verity <d.verity@xxxxxxx>,  "chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 55 & 56 Water Pumps
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 07:34:54 -0800 (PST)


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Don,
 
To my knowledge there was no aftermarket pumps for the '55-'56 engines, but I'm sure there are those out there who know more on this and will tell you there were.  If so I'd like to know who they were.
 
These pumps were only used for two years as this was the beginning of the water jacketed cylinder heads.  They are heavy and somewhat complicated to change out compared to the earlier ('51-'54) or later ('57-'58).
 
The two holes on the top of the passenger side of the pump were to accommodate the factory A/C compressor which was half the size of a VW motor.  This style of pump can be used on non A/C cars simply by installing bolts in these two locations.  Come to think of it I don't remember if they are actually tapped into a water passage.
 
In a conversation with George Riehl some years ago he stated there was a difference between '55 and '56 pumps and I think it could be spotted on the back side.  At this time I can't remember what the difference was but in any case either will work on both years.
 
I can't comment on the starter without referring to parts books.  
 
John Lazenby


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From: Don Verity <d.verity@xxxxxxx>
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 7:19 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] 55 & 56 Water Pumps


  

Hi All,
For the 55-56 experts out there. Did anyone offer aftermarket water pumps for these cars back in the day? I have 4 cores, and only 2 have Chrysler casting numbers (1537947). One of the others has PH-130 on the front, and nothing else. It also has a couple of holes on top that are drilled and tapped but plugged with a bolt and washer. 
I have one starter I can't ID too. Part number 1627290 MDG 6002. 
And last, do starter numbers 1642140 (MDF 6001) work on anything besides 56 Chryslers?
Thanks,
Don

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