Water pump questions

[6T6SHELBY]

I own a later '66 GT350 that the water pump has gone bad in. I am a lot better at breaking things then fixing them so I have the following questions and thanks for not judging me !!!

1. What should the correct part number and where is it located. It is still on the car and I couldn't find one.
2. If it turns out to be correct should I have it rebuilt and by whom? (I am located in western NC)
3. If it is not correct where can I purchase a correct one.

Thanks in advance for all of your help!!!

[JD]

just helped a buddy with a late April '66 GT350 get a WP.

I think you want a FoMoCo in the rectangle, with the C6OE-A engineering #, note red arrows - there was a variation on this boss being tapped or not,  think either is OK.

HiPo would have the impeller with 6-vanes, IIRC - Others will know more...

[Shawn]

https://www.deadnutson.com/1966-shelby-gt350-water-pumps/

Here is a good source

[Bob Gaines]

just helped a buddy with a late April '66 GT350 get a WP.

I think you want a FoMoCo in the rectangle, with the C6OE-A engineering #, note red arrows - there was a variation on this boss being tapped or not,  think either is OK.

HiPo would have the impeller with 6-vanes, IIRC - Others will know more...

Just wanted to give confirmation that it doesn't matter if the boss is tapped or not because it is not used in this application. A hypo 6 vane impeller with have 3 holes visible from the back side of the pump. A 8 vane regular Mustang impeller will have 4 holes visible from the back side.

[6T6SHELBY]

After further review the water pump on my car does not have the C60E-A part number or any visible part number for that matter. Any suggestions on where I can purchase one that is ready to go?

Again, thanks for the guidance.

[Bob Gaines]

After further review the water pump on my car does not have the C60E-A part number or any visible part number for that matter. Any suggestions on where I can purchase one that is ready to go?

Again, thanks for the guidance.

Expect to pay around 350.00 or more for a rebuilt C6OE waterpump with the hipo cast iron 6 blade impeller. You now have a basis of what to expect when searching . Hopefully you will find one for less . Don't be surprised to find ones that are more. Hopefully the info will help to make a informed decision so that you don't miss a opportunity as those cores are few and far between.  Ebay ,Shelby parts and restorations,swap meets etc. are all places to search.

[6s1640]

Hi 6T6Shelby,

Before you spend big money you might try your local auto parts store. Tell them you want a original cast iron Ford water pump rebuilt and you would like to inspect their inventory.  There's a remote chance you'll find a rebuilt water pump that you can use as a core to have rebuilt as a HiPo water pump.  It has been a while since I've tried this but in the past I have found original 6COE-A water pumps.  They are out there. And if you find one buy a lottery ticket at the same time.

Best of luck

Cory

[s2ms]

^^What he said.

Works for Cory but rarely for me. Every time I go into an auto parts store and ask to to look at their water pump inventory, they say another guy was just in last week and cleaned them out.

[JD]

PM sent ;-)

[oldcanuck]

Is the 1966 and 1967 C6OE-A water pump the same, other than paint ?

[J_Speegle]

Is the 1966 and 1967 C6OE-A water pump the same, other than paint ?

Same water pump. Same paint color painted after it was bolted to the engine 

[oldcanuck]

Thank you.... I thought 1966 was black and 1967 was Ford blue......?

[JD]

If I've been paying attention, some of the '65's were black, maybe including some of the "carry-over" '66's?

[Bob Gaines]

If I've been paying attention, some of the '65's were black, maybe including some of the "carry-over" '66's?

Ford was supposed to change over to blue in August of 1965. The carryover 66 cars (very late 65 production cars so SA could get a jump on 66 production) typically had black painted blocks. I have only read and heard of anecdotal evidence reports of some blue painted engines on the carry over 66's. 

[csxsfm]

Captain Obvious says 6S290 was black cast iron.