Electric water pump drive problem

Shadylane · 10-16-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralph A Powell

Most of the Drag you feel on the new pumps without fulid is the seal creating the Drag.

Yep, I understand that most modern water pumps use mechanical seals. The pump was new when installed.
I always keep the belt loose.

Mark Ugrich · 10-16-2019, 09:08 AM

I’ve used an electric water pump drive with a small aluminum flex fan for years. Never had a problem. I believe Moroso offers a different drive pulley that will change the pump speed.

Jeff Stout · 10-16-2019, 10:29 AM

Kelly I have a new Moroso motor in a box I would sell cheap. I live north Phoenix and work central Phoenix.

curtis reed · 10-16-2019, 01:59 PM

You can get a motor that has 4 posts with 2 of them being the same center to center as the Moroso 2 post motor but is a more powerful permanent magnet motor from W. L. Walker 918-583-3109 or wlwalker.com

The part number is 18051. This is the company I work for. We sell stuff to test measure or sample oil but I used this motor on a few friend's water pump and they run much faster also. Depending on the input voltage they will run 2100-2250 rpm. It has the same 5/16" shaft. Just grind down the 2 posts that you don't need. Just an option to consider. Looks like they are about $11 more than the Moroso motor.

Curtis

65signet · 10-16-2019, 04:46 PM

I use a plastic fan from summit, super lite and pull some air through radiator. with my moroso water pump kit

Shadylane · 10-16-2019, 06:42 PM

I was digging through my stuff this morning and found a new in the box Mr. Gasket water pump drive kit minus the belt. Forgot I bought it at a swap meet many years ago (box is dated1985), I’m a pack rat.

Called Holley/Mr Gasket and was told this motor would operate at 18/20 amps. Double the amperage of the Moroso. Going to try it and see what happens.

Appreciate the offer Jeff, going to pass for now until I figure this out.

Curtis that’s a robust looking motor, I’ll keep it in mind.

Thanks folks for the suggestions.

Kelly

10-16-2019, 09:08 AM	#2
Mark Ugrich Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Auburndale,Florida Posts: 220 Likes: 29 Liked 71 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Electric water pump drive problem I’ve used an electric water pump drive with a small aluminum flex fan for years. Never had a problem. I believe Moroso offers a different drive pulley that will change the pump speed.

10-16-2019, 10:29 AM	#3
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Electric water pump drive problem Kelly I have a new Moroso motor in a box I would sell cheap. I live north Phoenix and work central Phoenix.

10-16-2019, 01:59 PM	#4
curtis reed Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kiefer, Ok. Posts: 167 Likes: 63 Liked 125 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Electric water pump drive problem You can get a motor that has 4 posts with 2 of them being the same center to center as the Moroso 2 post motor but is a more powerful permanent magnet motor from W. L. Walker 918-583-3109 or wlwalker.com The part number is 18051. This is the company I work for. We sell stuff to test measure or sample oil but I used this motor on a few friend's water pump and they run much faster also. Depending on the input voltage they will run 2100-2250 rpm. It has the same 5/16" shaft. Just grind down the 2 posts that you don't need. Just an option to consider. Looks like they are about $11 more than the Moroso motor. Curtis

10-16-2019, 04:46 PM	#5
65signet Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Dorado Ca. Posts: 122 Likes: 294 Liked 44 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Electric water pump drive problem I use a plastic fan from summit, super lite and pull some air through radiator. with my moroso water pump kit __________________ Steven Barnes Stock 704 N/SA

10-16-2019, 06:42 PM	#6
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 203 Likes: 266 Liked 171 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Electric water pump drive problem I was digging through my stuff this morning and found a new in the box Mr. Gasket water pump drive kit minus the belt. Forgot I bought it at a swap meet many years ago (box is dated1985), I’m a pack rat. Called Holley/Mr Gasket and was told this motor would operate at 18/20 amps. Double the amperage of the Moroso. Going to try it and see what happens. Appreciate the offer Jeff, going to pass for now until I figure this out. Curtis that’s a robust looking motor, I’ll keep it in mind. Thanks folks for the suggestions. Kelly