Pumps (FWC system)

[Ando]

Is the new pump (the one that comes with the fwc) interchangeable with the engine mounted raw water pump? Has this been asked a million times before? If so, my apologies
I mounted the new pump near the flywheel area and it just seems a lot neater if I use it to pump the raw water and use the old pump to pump the coolant. Whatcha Afourians think?

[Marian Claire]

"I mounted the new pump near the flywheel area and it just seems a lot neater if I use it to pump the raw water and use the old pump to pump the coolant."
I agree and that is how mine is set up.

Dan
S/V Marian Claire

[Ando]

What size belt are you using between the new pump and the flywheel just out of curiosity? I found the 3vx280 was too small and the 3vx300 was too big, so I had to order the 3vx290 and am awaiting its arrival. The 290 is an uncommon size they say and so I’m questioning my installation now.

[Ando]

The 3vx290 it is

It was still not easy to get this sucker on but so far so good. Now, on to the next step...hope it works.