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byates2 · 03-13-2007, 02:02 AM

I got a 67 C10 with a 283. I want to put a 350 in there. When did they start using the long style water pump, i heard that it may not fit and i could use the short style pump off the original 283 and it should fit good with regards to the radiator and fan shroud, would the short style water pump be able to cool the 350 or can i just go with the long style pump, does it fit in a 67?

RACINJASON22 · 03-13-2007, 02:11 AM

Your short pump will work with the 350 swap. I would use it that way all your brackets and parts will bolt up nicely, and look stock for your truck. I have never heard of a short pump cooling less than a long for that matter. Good luck with your truck and swap. RJ22

FLEET72 · 03-13-2007, 02:14 AM

The long pump fits fine. But why switch if you already have all the accessory brackets for a short pump. '73 for the truck line to utilize the long pumps.

byates2 · 03-13-2007, 02:18 AM

Well the only other mount i have is the alternator, it has manual steering, i'm adding power steering myself after the 350 is in there, would that matter if i had the short pump on there?

RACINJASON22 · 03-13-2007, 02:23 AM

I would still go short IMO and stay true to the truck. You could go either way easily though.

byates2 · 03-13-2007, 02:28 AM

Ok thanx for all the advice, yea i'll probably go with the short pump

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-13-2007, 02:37 AM

the difference between the short and long pumps is for clearance issues, atlest thats all ive ever heard

03-13-2007, 02:02 AM	#1
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Water Pump question I got a 67 C10 with a 283. I want to put a 350 in there. When did they start using the long style water pump, i heard that it may not fit and i could use the short style pump off the original 283 and it should fit good with regards to the radiator and fan shroud, would the short style water pump be able to cool the 350 or can i just go with the long style pump, does it fit in a 67? __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

03-13-2007, 02:11 AM	#2
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Water Pump question Your short pump will work with the 350 swap. I would use it that way all your brackets and parts will bolt up nicely, and look stock for your truck. I have never heard of a short pump cooling less than a long for that matter. Good luck with your truck and swap. RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 03-13-2007 at 02:12 AM.

03-13-2007, 02:14 AM	#3
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	Re: Water Pump question The long pump fits fine. But why switch if you already have all the accessory brackets for a short pump. '73 for the truck line to utilize the long pumps. __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper

03-13-2007, 02:18 AM	#4
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Re: Water Pump question Well the only other mount i have is the alternator, it has manual steering, i'm adding power steering myself after the 350 is in there, would that matter if i had the short pump on there? __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB Last edited by byates2; 03-13-2007 at 02:21 AM.

03-13-2007, 02:23 AM	#5
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Water Pump question I would still go short IMO and stay true to the truck. You could go either way easily though. __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 03-13-2007 at 02:23 AM.

03-13-2007, 02:28 AM	#6
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Re: Water Pump question Ok thanx for all the advice, yea i'll probably go with the short pump __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

03-13-2007, 02:37 AM	#7
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Water Pump question the difference between the short and long pumps is for clearance issues, atlest thats all ive ever heard __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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