[FWDLK] Flathead 6 Water Pump

["Rogers, Jason" <jprogers@xxxxxxxxxx>]

List:

I'm in need of a replacement water pump for my '55 Plymouth 230-cid
6-cylinder.

I see on NAPAOnline there are 2 types of units available:  a "reman" unit
(p/n WP 58309) for $42 or a "new" heavy-duty ball-bearing universal pump
(p/n WP55713) for $69.  In the description it lists the "reman" unit as
having only one hose connection and rotates counterclockwise.  The "new"
unit has 3 hose connections and rotates clockwise.  Both have a "limited"
lifetime warranty.

The pump I removed from my engine has 2 hose connections (a big one on the
side for the discharge-to-radiator and a little one on top for the heater
core), and I don't know which direction it turns.  From what I know, my pump
is not the original.  It does not have a grease port like the originals do,
and apparently has a higher flow capacity than do the originals (5 vanes vs.
2)?

What do you folks recommend?  Any other sources to consider?  Would a NOS
pump be as good as a reman. or new unit?  Would it be better to send mine
out to have it restored (even though it's not the "original") - and if so,
to whom?  Do any of you have experience with either of these NAPA pumps?

Thanks,
Jason.

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