Less than 2 weeks to go before a big emergency vechicle show and meet and my 1971 C900 Ford/Howe pumper just lost its water pump on the 534cid engine. Not to worry right? Wrong!

Napa Auto Parts tells me 2-3 weeks for one from the manufacturer. Are they kidding? I cannot keep pulling over and lifting the cab to ad 10 gallons of water and will miss the meet otherwise without a new water pump.

I know the 534 V8 engines are obsolete but this is scary to drive this Fire Truck far from home if it will need to sit on the side of the road for 3 weeks waiting on a part.

Does anyone have a line on new and/or rebuilt engine parts in-stock (specifically a water pump!) for the original Super Duty engines?

 

last time this happened to me, I was able to buy the "wrong" water pump( right housing--wrong fan hub) Pressed off the old hub and pressed it onto the new pump. It's still in operation. Country boys can survive!

 

Check the classifieds here. I just posted two 534 twin turbo engines for sale cheap.

 

I've got a couple of super duty 534's for parts. One has vary low hours on it runs but has a cracked block. The other was pulled from my boat was siezed when I purchased it.
will sell or trade both engines for token fee . some new gaskits included

 

Hi what pump did you use? I have the same problem, I need a water pump, but our napa has nothing and is not intrested in helping look for one. I am always looking for a good parts supply if some one knows of any

thank you
Michael Leonard
bobbbjones@yahoo.com

 

i wish i had more money, i want one of the 534s.

 

i have a L-900 72 model road tractor looking for engine/engines. What were the application for the ones you have, also the condition and price? My number is 434-660-1682. thanks W.C.jwhauling@aol.com

 

Water pumps are really simple & any local machine shop should have (or access to) the seals and be able to press them in. Another potental option:

Airtex Products
Fuel Pumps > Fuel Delivery System > Electric Fuel Pump
Airtex Products- Tech Support
407 W. Main St. Fairfield, Il 62837
800-424-7839

 

Looking for original oil filter housing or adapter to convert to a spin on type filter. 1977 534 Ford running a APU for a Ski Resort. Call me at 775-721-3937

 

just curious fellas- i remember seeing one of these sideways??? years ago in the back of a bus/Rv, what a rumble it had. What carbs were used on them , a bigger holley? and I'm guessing LOW single digit MPG's . lol, thanx , crossy

 

May be a little off topic, but where does everyone get parts for these trucks?
Napa has been zero help at all.
I was able to find a set of plugs for my 477 on e bay, but as far as anything else goes, no luck anywhere. I called a few independent parts suppliers that did not seem interested in helping.

Would anyone know of a reference that could show what ford car parts are compatible with these engines?