automotive parts?

[matt k]

So, a water pump from skidim for my 351 is like $120. A water pump for a 1987 ford pickup from rock auto is like $20. Do I have to use the marine version? Is there any difference? Does my boat turn the pump the same direction as the truck?

In general I never know what parts you need to use marine versions of, and what ones the normal automotive version is good enough for.

[DAFF]

Marine is heavy duty and has better bearings in them, plus I think the rotation is incorrect.

[wotan2525]

Can we see a photo of your engine? I'm pretty sure that my engine only has 1 water pump? You're saying that yours has 2?

[matt k]

they all have 2, as far as I know. 1 is the raw water pump and the other is the circulation pump (which, on a car engine, is the only pump).

Daff, thanks for the advice. I will suck it up and pay the $120 for the 'right' pump.