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Author Topic: help. waterpump Qs Stimpys 5.0 ¯ Member # 5829 posted                              Hey I'm removing my power steering pump n going manual. I have to grab a standard water pump right?. My question is will a 1984 pump from a mustang work. This is for a 89 fox 5.0 -------------------- 1989 burgundy coupe 1968 mustang 289 - 4 speed 1989 white lx (totalled) Posts: 646 | From: sac/916 | Registered: Jul 2005  |  : 50DADDY CAFords OG Member # 3076 posted                              Check to make sure all the inlets/outlets line up.If i remember right standard rotation pumps have the inlets/outlets at different angles than reverse rotation.You might have to change the timing cover to get things right. -------------------- "Im not stupid,i just act that way so i dont make you dummies uncomfortable." "Old age and treachery shall overcome youth and skill." Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003  |  : Stimpys 5.0 ¯ Member # 5829 posted                              Damn I hope I don't have to pull the t.cover. all that just to eliminate the ps pump. Any 1 have some input. Blind where u at. [ April 09, 2011, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: Stimpys 5.0 ] -------------------- 1989 burgundy coupe 1968 mustang 289 - 4 speed 1989 white lx (totalled) Posts: 646 | From: sac/916 | Registered: Jul 2005  |  : SteveL ¯ Member # 1241 posted                              http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/5-0l-talk/43593d1209496010-there-any-difference-between-years-timing-covers-ford-timing-cover-chart.jpg The water holes are different. Posts: 578 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: May 2002  |  : 50DADDY CAFords OG Member # 3076 posted                              You will DEFINITELY need to change your timing cover.Earlier covers also have a mechanical fuel pump so youll need to get a fuel pump block-off plate for that.And youll most likely have to block the dipstick hole too,if the cover you get has one. -------------------- "Im not stupid,i just act that way so i dont make you dummies uncomfortable." "Old age and treachery shall overcome youth and skill." Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003  |  : Stimpys 5.0 ¯ Member # 5829 posted                              Any1 else wanna chime in. I have a manual rack, n I want to eliminate the ps. Pump. Is there any other alternatives. -------------------- 1989 burgundy coupe 1968 mustang 289 - 4 speed 1989 white lx (totalled) Posts: 646 | From: sac/916 | Registered: Jul 2005  |  :

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