...I just received the 351 Windsor 'Extra Short' Water Pump, late this evening.
The Hub Height is at 4.375" Making it shorter by 1.375" from the Clevelands' 5.75". 1/8" Higher than expected.
After a thorough Inspection and Comparing, For this Machinist the Verdict is...
This Adaptation is Doable! With WORK! Well Planned WORK!
6-7 Major Bolts Line-up perfectly, 3 bolt holes in the Block, do Not and will need to be Plugged. And I will be Machining a Specialized Smaller Pulley.
The 'Heater' Port, only on the Cleveland Must Be Blocked-Off. The Pump will still Circulate as Intended, from the Radiator, through the Block and Heads.
Saturday, I took the Kat out for a 'Final' run. Tomorrow I start tearing eveything Apart!
No Doug! Not 3/4" Plywood! 1.0" Square Aluminum Tubing .125" wall! The Alternator will be Lowered.
The Impeller with a Back-Plate is Larger.
I'll take Photos, and keep in Touch. This is Going to Be Most Interesting! Photos and Measurements are coming, stay Tuned.
The Pic, the Target...A Flat Hatch.
All the Best,
