Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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Instead of those new Billet Meziere or CSR water pumps? How do they cool at the track for you? I like the idea of having the ability of taking off the motor adding a pulley and a belt for those who would want to drive there race cars some?
I was surprised when a well known SS/AH racer still running one of these, along with a stock style MP dist.. But from a financial stand point I dont have a aluminum housing and water pump so...By the time I spend the $100-$150 for these and then the $75-$100 for the Moroso drive kits..Im within means of one of those fancy water pumps... The last setup i ran was a stock style aluminum water pump housing, and a bolt in electric water pump which was a meziere unit..Used it for several years too. One thing about that old setup, you never thought about it any..I knew when I flipped the switch it was taken care of..
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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I used one for a long time before I got a CSR pump. Never had an issue with it.
That same kit is now on the 72 and working great.
If you keep an eye out you can usually find a good deal on them at swap meets.
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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I have one on my race car, and i love it!! They work great!!! And i found spares at the meets for less that $50 brand new.
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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We still run one. I think there is an aftermarket overdrive motor pulley because the one on the car is slightly larger than the spare that came with the car (never researched it). The previous owner may have installed it to spin the water pump over faster if he had a cooling problem. It works well with our combo.
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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They last a long time as long as you leave the belt loose.Ours is over 25 years old,still works great.
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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They last a long time as long as you leave the belt loose.Ours is over 25 years old,still works great.
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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Instead of those new Billet Meziere or CSR water pumps? I was surprised when a well known SS/AH racer still running one of these, along with a stock style MP dist..
Why surprised?
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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I replaced my Moroso with a Meziere pump... gave the Moroso to a member here... I feel much more at ease with the new pump IF I wanted to drive on the street
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive ki
[Re: Leigh]
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I picked up mine at a track, a racer had a pile of stuff he was selling cheep, I bought a bunch of stuff, I think $40. for the moroso pump kit with the bolts and spacers. That was five or more years ago and still works great.
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Re: Who still runs those old Moroso water pump drive kits?
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Me. I've had the same one for thirty years. Think about it....if your $300 Meziere pump goes out, you load up and go home. If your little Moroso motor goes up, you replace it and keep on racing.
I still use an old MP mechanical tach drive distributor, as well, as long as an original SW Mechanical tach.
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