Reverse flow water pump

[Sherlock]

im doing the explorer serpentine setup on my 76 302. If I purchase the reverse rotation water pump like the one at BCBroncos I can use my stock radiator and stock configuration hoses without having to use crossover hoses, correct?

 

[AZ73]

If you're running the Explorer serpentine with the new timing cover which requires an electric fuel pump, you'll need the crossover.

http://www.bcbroncos.com/store233/product_info.php/cPath/132_45/products_id/2045

If you're running a regular (Mustang) serpentine and using a mechanical fuel pump, then you need the reverse flow and you won't need a crossover.

http://www.bcbroncos.com/store233/product_info.php/cPath/132_45/products_id/109

Explorer serpentine won't work with the reverse flow pump. You must use the crossover.

Here's the tech article

http://classicbroncos.com/tech/explorer-5-0-serpentine-accessory-drive-belt-conversion

 

[Sherlock]

Thanks for the info

 

[DirtDonk]

Yep, as AZ said, Explorer water pump, alternator and steering pump are pretty much unique to that application. And you MUST use the Explorer front cover to make any of it work. Or else rig up something that pretty much negates the whole benefit of the Exploder's design.

This includes the Explorer crank damper as well by the way. So if you already have the donor stuff, make sure you have it all.

Paul

 

[Sherlock]

Thanks again for the info. I purchased the explorer serpentine setup from sanndmann3 and am anxious to get it in place. Thought I might be able to use BCBs reverse rotation water pump with explorer offset (pn 12-23000) to make it work with stock radiator and hoses. Sounds like that's not an option

 

[sykanr0ng]

Yep, as AZ said, Explorer water pump, alternator and steering pump are pretty much unique to that application. And you MUST use the Explorer front cover to make any of it work. Or else rig up something that pretty much negates the whole benefit of the Exploder's design.

This includes the Explorer crank damper as well by the way. So if you already have the donor stuff, make sure you have it all.

Paul

With his '76 engine he will need a 28 ounce balancer.

Damper Dudes seems to be the go-to supplier for Explorer 28 ounce dampers/balancers.

http://www.damperdudes.net/

 

[DirtDonk]

...Thought I might be able to use BCBs reverse rotation water pump with explorer offset (pn 12-23000) to make it work with stock radiator and hoses. Sounds like that's not an option

Well I would ask them then. I'd not seen that listing until you pointed it out.
Maybe they've figured out that you can use Explorer brackets without resorting to the Explorer front cover and pump, but from just looking at them, it's hard to imagine how that would work.
Still, stranger things have come to fruition on Broncos!

Wouldn't hurt to give the source a call and find out just what the pump with the Explorer offset is supposed to work in conjunction with. Might be other things needed to make it all work.

Paul

 

[Sherlock]

Thanks Sykan0ng. I already purchased the explorer balancer (rebalanced to the 28oz spec) from Damper dudes.

Will give BCB a call to explain what I'm trying to do and see what they recommend. I'll give an update once I'm done.