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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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I have a 76 302 and the water pump went on it so I was wondering if I should upgrade it or buy another stock one? Will there be a noticeable difference in anything?
The truck's not used for any work really or towing so there won't be any real loads on the engine and probably no city driving as I live out in the bush. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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I'd just buy a stock one if it cooled fine before.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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Ok, I got the truck in the spring but haven't got it out on the road yet so I don't know how it really cools so I was just asking if it was a worthwhile upgrade.
I've had problems with cars heating up a bit over the course of a night due to my lead foot. So i wanted to avoid problems. It came with a transmission cooler as well so thats been taken care of to.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 05:37 AM
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Stock one should be fine! IMO a lot of those heavy duty water pumps are'nt what they're cracked up to be.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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Ok, I guess I'll stick with the stock one. Thanx.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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You might make sure your cooling system is clean - radiator dirt can cause overheating as well.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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Ok, i'll do that.
 
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make sure you get a new t-stat while your in there.....ive had them stick on me before
 
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