302 overheats at idle - wrong water pump?
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05-15-2012, 01:59 PM
Being an early Bronco, you might also consider the Explorer/Mountaineer setup or the similar setup used on the 89-93 T-Bird/Cougar or 94-95 Stang. These all have a shorter overall length, giving more room between the waterpump shaft and the radiator.
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05-15-2012, 10:49 PM
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Keep in mind that changing to the shorter (1.75" shorter) water pump setup will require moving ALL of your belt driven accessories closer to the block to get the belt to line up with the new water pump pulley location. If he ends up deciding to go this route, try to find a 94-95 mustang or 97+ Mountaineer or Explorer and remove everything that bolts to the front of the engine.
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