Water Pump

[donner1122]

My water pump stared leaking at the shaft... Anyone know where to find a water pump for the M211 (GMC 302)?

I've been searching all over and can't find anything reasonable.

All I can find is a listing on eBay, but its $250!!!!!

There's gotta be something cheaper...

 

[Superdave]

Memphis Equipment $95.00

http://www.memphisequipment.com/M135-M211-2-1-2-Ton-6x6-Truck/M135-M211-Cooling/7411731.html

 

[SturmTyger380]

I got one awhile back from O'Reilly's Auto Parts. - "It's part number CP36 at O'Reilly's. When I went for a water pump they wanted to look it up by vehicle even though I knew the number. It made them happy to find it when we looked for a late 1950's GMC pickup truck with the 302 engine in it."

 

[1944mb]

I’m curious, pretty sure I’ve read this in one of threads, but what kind of luck have people had rebuilding them? I see Memphis offers a kit and a new pump. Mine doesn’t leak but the bearing has some play.

 

[Squirt-Truck]

Rebuilds are easy, just go slow to not crack the housing.

 

[1944mb]

thanks squirt truck, I'll have to order a kit and give it a try

 

[hendersond]

Look at post #261.
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?68735-First-52-XM211&highlight=
Before you take it apart measure from the base of the pump to the pulley flange. Mine did press in at a different height

 

[1944mb]

thanks henderson! How has it worked through the years?

Look at post #261.
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?68735-First-52-XM211&highlight=
Before you take it apart measure from the base of the pump to the pulley flange. Mine did press in at a different height

 

[hendersond]

I would say fair. It is really old technology. Not exactly a modern seal. Some drip, bit no stream. If I could find the shaft and bearings reasonable, I would look into different seals.

 

[donner1122]

Thanks guys, ordered and installed the pump from Memphis equipment. Now my radiator has started leaking...

 

[WillWagner]

Look at post #261.
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?68735-First-52-XM211&highlight=
Before you take it apart measure from the base of the pump to the pulley flange. Mine did press in at a different height

Thanks for that link, I did all 29 pages this morning! Great job on your "fire truck" I thought I had time on my hands. That thing is pretty cool. There are a few GMC's at the Museum, makes me want to suggest that we get some running