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    Looking for a water pump or rebuild kit...

    For our 59 Skyliner. Our original is an 8505, dated "8BX." I guess that is Feb 1958, but I don't know what the "X" stands for. I cannot find a rebuild kit anywhere. Thanks for any help or information. John

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    There are a few folks listed in Hemmings that rebuild waterpumps.

    Ron.

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    Hello, I am in the process of restoring a 1958 Skyliner500. Can someone please confirm my engine specs and tell me what colors it should be painted for a factory correct restoration as they seem to vary with ci displacement.
    Intake casting number 5750034 with a date code 7OK=October 11,1957?
    Exhaust manifolds EDC 9430 7OZ=October 26,1957? and 9431 7OH=October 8, 1957?
    Head EDC E 6090 7OH=October 8, 1957? with faint stamped numbers that could be 076 or 016 or 013 with a J
    Block EDC 6015 C 7O H=October 8, 1957?
    I did not see any indication or casting of a 352 on the front but there are "stamped numbers" on a smooth part of the block that read 1-70k7 (Cleveland 1957-October 11, 1957?) and below that is 65935
    Is it possible this is a 352 without those casting numbers as some research suggest "nearly all" had them. My vin is H8RW103058.
    Or am I totally off base with the year?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Dan

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    I think everything your asking has been answered somewhere in this forum before but anyway your numbers sound right for a early 352 engine, I don't think you can tell for sure if you have the 352 or 332 form the outside of the motor you need to take out a spark plug and measure the stroke.
    The colors for the 352 would be Blue for the block, Black for the valve covers & white for the air cleaner and fan (non AC car).
    I have found that the Ford blue tractor paint that Tractor Supply sells is a close match, most the Ford blue you see in the stores matches the 1966 and up blue which would be incorrect for 1958

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