How tall is a 1969 Pontiac water pump?
Using a flat object, place it against the face of the hub of the water pump as shown. Measure from that point to the rear of the water pump. This will give you the correct length (or some call it height) for the water pump you need. The early 1969 water pump was 11 bolt and measures 4″.
What kind of water pump does a Pontiac use?
There were two style water pumps made for most Pontiacs. 8 bolt (1968 and earlier) and 11 bolt (1969 and later). Many early model Pontiacs with the 8 bolt style seem to have cooling issues. The cooling seemed much improved on the 1969 and later models. Many people convert their 1968 and earlier 8 bolt water pumps to the later model 11 bolt style.
Where is the 8 bolt plate located on a Pontiac?
The plate is now located on the outside of the cover where it seals off the water in the timing cover. The 8 bolt plate sat inside the cover and had no sealing around the edges nor did it seal against the water pump holes.
What was the timing cover for a 1964 Pontiac?
Early 8 bolt designs are notorious for cooling issues. The 2pc plate we sell without the notch works in all 1964-68 models regardless of timing cover. These 2pc water pump plates take a single water pump gasket. In 1969 the 11 bolt timing cover and water pumps were introduced with much more efficient cooling.
What kind of water pump does a 1969 Pontiac use?
Many early model Pontiacs with the 8 bolt style seem to have cooling issues. The cooling seemed much improved on the 1969 and later models. Many people convert their 1968 and earlier 8 bolt water pumps to the later model 11 bolt style. To do this, it takes a replacement 11 bolt timing cover, water pump plates, sleeves, and the 11 bolt water pump.
How do you measure a Pontiac water pump?
This image shows how to measure the Pontiac Water Pumps. The measurement is taken from the back of the pump to the face of the hub as shown in the picture. Using a flat object, place it against the face of the hub of the water pump as shown.
The plate is now located on the outside of the cover where it seals off the water in the timing cover. The 8 bolt plate sat inside the cover and had no sealing around the edges nor did it seal against the water pump holes.
Early 8 bolt designs are notorious for cooling issues. The 2pc plate we sell without the notch works in all 1964-68 models regardless of timing cover. These 2pc water pump plates take a single water pump gasket. In 1969 the 11 bolt timing cover and water pumps were introduced with much more efficient cooling.