Reverse Flow Water Pump

[stock74]

I believe that BC setup IS the Mustang front dress.

I guess it could be considered that. However as far as I can tell the only parts it has in common are the alternator, tensioner and possibly the water pump pulley. If I am not mistaken the mustang has a driver side inlet water pump. The brackets are different as well.

 

[RG75Bronco]

Do you have a 4 core radiator? Those are thicker then stock which will place it closer to the engine.

I am in the process of installing a new engine in my Bronco. All of the parts have been tested fitted on the Bronco. I recently removed some of the parts so they can be powder coated. So as far as how well it pumps and longevity it is too early to tell.

As for fitment I have an aluminum radiator and electric fan. It is a close fit but there is clearance between the fan and water pump. As far as I can tell a mechanical fan should fit without any clearance issues. All of the pulleys on the BC Broncos serpentine system line up.

This is the model I used: Tuff Stuff Performance P/N 1432CREV.

I have a 3 core radiator and the brackets from BC.

 

[stock74]

I have a 3 core radiator and the brackets from BC.

How much clearance do you have between the end of the water pump and the radiator?

There is over 3 inches of clearance between the end of the water pump and the radiator on mine.

What is the part number for the water pump that you purchased?

 

[RG75Bronco]

How much clearance do you have between the end of the water pump and the radiator?

There is over 3 inches of clearance between the end of the water pump and the radiator on mine.

What is the part number for the water pump that you purchased?

I have 3 1/2'" from the water pump hub to the radiator. It is a Tuff Stuff pump that is supposed to be bi-directional. It has been a couple of years since I purchased the pump, and I would have to do some research to determine where it came from. I wiped my camshaft about two years ago and just started putting the front dress on after installing the new camshaft. I have read different posts that a reserve pump will not work on the stock 70's timing cover. Everyone recommends changing the timing cover to a Mustang or Explorer.

 

[stock74]

I have 3 1/2'" from the water pump hub to the radiator. It is a Tuff Stuff pump that is supposed to be bi-directional. It has been a couple of years since I purchased the pump, and I would have to do some research to determine where it came from. I wiped my camshaft about two years ago and just started putting the front dress on after installing the new camshaft. I have read different posts that a reserve pump will not work on the stock 70's timing cover. Everyone recommends changing the timing cover to a Mustang or Explorer.

Changing the timing cover to a later model might be a good solution. One thing to consider is the later model pumps are driver side inlet so hose routing might become an issue. Also a new radiator or custom lower hose would be needed.

A lot of the reverse pumps will not work with the stock 70’s cover. The ports on the timing cover are oriented differently and will not match the pump. There are some reverse rotation pumps that will work such as the model mentioned previously. It has ports that match the 70’s timing cover. Not sure what application these are used in. Guessing maybe marine applications but I do not know for sure.

This is one thing I do not like about this setup is the potential lack of water pump availability. It is not a typical reverse rotation pump. Unlike a stock mustang or explorer water pump.

 

[RG75Bronco]

Changing the timing cover to a later model might be a good solution. One thing to consider is the later model pumps are driver side inlet so hose routing might become an issue. Also a new radiator or custom lower hose would be needed.

A lot of the reverse pumps will not work with the stock 70’s cover. The ports on the timing cover are oriented differently and will not match the pump. There are some reverse rotation pumps that will work such as the model mentioned previously. It has ports that match the 70’s timing cover. Not sure what application these are used in. Guessing maybe marine applications but I do not know for sure.

This is one thing I do not like about this setup is the potential lack of water pump availability. It is not a typical reverse rotation pump. Unlike a stock mustang or explorer water pump.

I got the spacer for the harmonic balancer from BC yesterday. Mounted everything up and still lack about 1/2" short of the balancer to line up with the alternator, p/s and A/C. My radiator is only two years old, so I don't want to go in another direction. The struggle is real!

 

[RG75Bronco]

I believe that BC setup IS the Mustang front dress.

How did you make the heater hose connection? Part of the alternator bracket is in the way. Thanks

 

[DirtDonk]

If you look down below the alternator at the main bracket, are there any holes or slots in the casting?
Quite often the manufacturers put a big bracket in the way, but leave room to slip a hose through.
Just a thought, in case you hadn’t looked down below.