Water Pump Rebuild

[Jeremy D.]

Darn it, I lost my Driveline....Anybody good at rebuilding good ol' 608 water pumps? I don't have the time, patience or a press to do it myself (the press is the big problem), and I have 4 cores that need new bearings/seals.

[Kurt G.]

Re: Water Pump Rebuild

Hite Parts Exchange, Inc.
2235 McKinley Ave.
Columbus, OH 43204
800-686-0043

Did mine last winter, took about 2 weeks total from ship to receive. Did a really good job.

[Jeremy D.]

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Do they come to Bloomington Gold, and what do they charge per pump?

[David K.]

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Bill Mock did mine for my '62. 918-333-0748. I am really happy with the work and service.

[Kurt G.]

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I don't think they do Bloomington. The charge was $85.00 and included shipping, etc.

[Larry M.]

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Darn it, I lost my Driveline....Anybody good at rebuilding good ol' 608 water pumps? I don't have the time, patience or a press to do it myself (the press is the big problem), and I have 4 cores that need new bearings/seals.

Try Arthur Gould Rebuilders in New York. http://www.arthurgouldrebuilders.com

They have advertised in Hemmings for many many years, and have a good reputation for quality and turnaround time.

Larry

[Rick S.]

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Try Arthur Gould Rebuilders in New York. http://www.arthurgouldrebuilders.com

They have advertised in Hemmings for many many years, and have a good reputation for quality and turnaround time.

Larry

I agree, they rebuilt my pump 4 years ago, quick turnaround, reasonable price and no complaints.

Rick

[James W.]

Re: Water Pump Rebuild

Darn it, I lost my Driveline....Anybody good at rebuilding good ol' 608 water pumps? I don't have the time, patience or a press to do it myself (the press is the big problem), and I have 4 cores that need new bearings/seals.

Bill Mock rebuilt my "326" water pump for my '65. He did a great job and in a relatively short time.

James West

[Jeremy D.]

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Does Mr. Mock come to Bloomington Gold? Only reason I'm asking is now that I have FIVE cores to rebuild, shipping those suckers would get a bit pricey. I live 10 minutes from Pheasant Run.....and they'll fit in the back of the '70!

[Terry M.]

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Bill used to come to Bloomington Gold events, but he retired before the event moved to Pheasant Run.

[Jimmy B.]

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I tried to do mine years ago and save a few bucks $$$. It some how slipped out of my vise, did a 360 spin in slow motion, hit my right foot and broke my big toe. I'm telling you, leave it to the professionals! Damn that hurt!

Jim

[Jeremy D.]

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I got ambitious with the Corvette Central rebuild kit and a series of destructive devices a couple of years ago to do a pump....I agree, I'll just cough up the $$ and let someone who has a press and the right attachments do them. Funny thing....went to NAPA and bought a good rebuilt one for $29.99 with a core exchange, and ended up with a '608 with a 1966 date on it for a '67 small block, and the housing is in GREAT shape. I asked the dude behind the parts counter if he had any others, thinking I might as well see if there's one with the right date for my car....what the heck? Ah, to no avail....I got the only one he had. Threw a coat of paint on the critter, and it's all good! When good rebuilt ones from NAPA are $30.00, I'm thinking of tying all my cores together and selling them on Ebay as a rare Corvette Boat Anchor.