I just rec'd back from waterpumpman.com a pump I bought from Octania, shipped to Texas, and back to Michigan.back to Texas..anyhow the pump looks OEM, 5 stars..

 

Well, glad to help out
What's it look like now?

 

Here's a pic, wondering when it was cast?

 

May 24. It's the 144 number.

Henry

 

I have used them 2 times now and perfect both times. I am sold on his work.

 

That looks to be an aftermarket pump. Is it the original off your car?

 

Wagon Wheel
proper date code tab
CFD = Central Foundry Division
"3" on the RH outlet boss
proper locations for the wheel, "CFD", and part number...

I'm sorry, how does that add up to "aftermarket" ??

"I have used them 2 times now and perfect both times. I am sold on his work."
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Can you divulge the price for this service?
I have quite a few candidates that could use this service. Might invest in a small lot of them.

 

The rebuild price is 101.00 includes shipping. Chris, maybe he'll make deal for more than one.
Aftermarket? Really?

 

I guess I'm used to mid 60s pumps that look a little different from the 71s. I saw the wheel and foundry mark but the 3 didn't look right.
And don't be surprised when I question something that looks a little odd.

 

What style of impeller is on it? Did they re-use the factory cast closed-style impeller?

 

How many #3 water pumps have you seen?
I have collected photos of many such things.

I am a big fan of "Question Authority"

but, at this point, I will stick with this is an OEM offering.

 

Watchu talkin' about Willis??!!!

 

Patton you are way too funny! Still looking for the paper floor mats?

 

Commercial Water Pump Rebuilders is also in Houston. 713-864-5199

I have used them twice with excellent results, and they are $20 cheaper.

 

Yes-factory cast impeller, (the reason I had a pump rebuilt) I removed a factory pump that was leaking..

 

Yah, there are several vintage water pump rebuilders around, I used this guy "cause of many recommendations from Olds' guys.