Big Block Chevy Water Pump Rotation

Long style pumps were all standard rotation until 1988 when the serpentine drive belts were introduced.

Big block chevy water pump rotation. How to determine water pump rotation all vane type water pumps. Late style cast iron pump with long mounting legs reinforced snout and 3 4 diameter shaft. There are two types of water pumps for the chevy v8 a. End of shaft is reduced to 5 8 diameter.

Water pump mechanical high volume 1988 2000 chevy big block mk iv reverse rotation steel natural each 6 part number. On this summit racing quick flicks video determine which water pump is best for your chevy v8 engine. Impellers must turn in a direction so that the fluid is pushed not scooped through the pump see sample drawing below. Short style pumps were used in passenger cars through 1968 and in corvettes through 1974 while light duty trucks had them until 1972.

Chevrolet performance offers water pumps and other accessory drive systems for your big block engine build or project car. Small block water pumps pulleys and components. If you are going to. Reverse rotation water pumps duration.

Cheap ebay aluminum sbc. Saves weight over comparable iron pump. Aluminum water pump short style. Casting has short style.

Water pump mechanical high volume 1988 2000 chevy big block mk iv reverse rotation steel natural each 6 part number. View performance parts today. Exceptions are pumps with straight vane impellers vanes perpendicular to the shaft and shrouded impellers. Water pump mechanical high volume 1988 2000 chevy big block mk iv reverse rotation steel natural each 6 part number.

Serpentine belts rotate the water pump in a counter clockwise direction so the water pump impellers are curved the opposite direction of standard rotation pumps. Straight vane impellers function in either. Use with 350 ho 383 and zz4 engines. All this video explains the difference between standard and reverse rotation water pumps.