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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-08-2004, 04:33 PM

I'm building a 454 and waht to use the short water pump.
My ? is, will a 70 chevelle 454 have a short pump and will it work. My son works at Auto Zone and they have a 70 chevelle 454 water pump for $24.99. If you look up a pump for a 72 402 in a PU is $85.99.

HELP

**COBALT** · 03-08-2004, 05:26 PM

I may be out to lunch (since I don't own a BB) but I thought the water pumps were all the same for SB and BB? In that case it all depends on whether or not you want a short one, a long one, accessory driven vs. electrical, and what quality.

I believe the long water pumps didn't start showing up until the mid to late '70s. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

I'd never go for cheapest pump in my opinion. I equate it to buying a used radiator, or a cheap fuel pump. I'd always go with something proven, and what will work best for my application. If your water pump goes it'll overheat your engine quick...you don't want to end up spending $2000 for the chance to test a $24.99 pump...

Dean · 03-08-2004, 05:41 PM

SB & BB waterpumps are not the same. BB is on steroids.

**COBALT** · 03-08-2004, 05:47 PM

gotcha...I am nuts.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-08-2004, 07:21 PM

They are both new pumps just differant applcation.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 03-08-2004, 08:53 PM

A 70 chevelle 454 would have a long water pump. I think they
started in 69 with the alternator on the passenger side. None of
the accesssories ps,ac and alternator brackets are the same on a
long vs short water pump set up. Also most of the pullies are
different.. I also agree with the others don't get cheap when it
comes to a water pump. BB chevy's cost way too much to ruin
over few $$$'s. Hope this helps.

jhow66 · 03-08-2004, 11:21 PM

Any short water pump that fits a 402 will fit a 454-502-396.

**STP67-72** · 03-08-2004, 11:47 PM

I just went through this last week. I bought a rebuilt pump from napa store for about 33.00. They were the only people that still stocks a rebuilt water pump. I have the part number in shop if you need it. I have a 71 402 chevy. Which is a short pump.

03-08-2004, 04:33 PM	#1
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,172	Big Block water pump ????? I'm building a 454 and waht to use the short water pump. My ? is, will a 70 chevelle 454 have a short pump and will it work. My son works at Auto Zone and they have a 70 chevelle 454 water pump for $24.99. If you look up a pump for a 72 402 in a PU is $85.99. HELP __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-08-2004, 05:26 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I may be out to lunch (since I don't own a BB) but I thought the water pumps were all the same for SB and BB? In that case it all depends on whether or not you want a short one, a long one, accessory driven vs. electrical, and what quality. I believe the long water pumps didn't start showing up until the mid to late '70s. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... I'd never go for cheapest pump in my opinion. I equate it to buying a used radiator, or a cheap fuel pump. I'd always go with something proven, and what will work best for my application. If your water pump goes it'll overheat your engine quick...you don't want to end up spending $2000 for the chance to test a $24.99 pump... __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA. Last edited by COBALT; 03-08-2004 at 05:28 PM.

03-08-2004, 05:47 PM	#4
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	gotcha...I am nuts. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

03-08-2004, 07:21 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,172	They are both new pumps just differant applcation. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 03-08-2004 at 07:25 PM.

03-08-2004, 08:53 PM	#6
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	A 70 chevelle 454 would have a long water pump. I think they started in 69 with the alternator on the passenger side. None of the accesssories ps,ac and alternator brackets are the same on a long vs short water pump set up. Also most of the pullies are different.. I also agree with the others don't get cheap when it comes to a water pump. BB chevy's cost way too much to ruin over few $$$'s. Hope this helps. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

03-08-2004, 05:41 PM	#3
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	SB & BB waterpumps are not the same. BB is on steroids.

03-08-2004, 11:21 PM	#7
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Any short water pump that fits a 402 will fit a 454-502-396. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

03-08-2004, 11:47 PM	#8
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,667	I just went through this last week. I bought a rebuilt pump from napa store for about 33.00. They were the only people that still stocks a rebuilt water pump. I have the part number in shop if you need it. I have a 71 402 chevy. Which is a short pump.



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