International or Motorcraft H20 pump?

[Ataylor]

Hi,

I'm starting to collect parts to overhaul my cooling system. I have read that the Motorcraft waterpumps are better than some of the other brands. Has anyone tried a waterpump from International. I called Riverview International in Sacramento and they have one in stock for $78. I called Ford and they wanted $95. I'm not worried about the cost difference. I just want the most reliable pump.

I have already installed a coolant filter and plan on replacing the radiator, all the belts, thermostat (Motorcraft or International?), hoses, and vacuum pump while I'm in there.

Thanks for any advice,

Archie

 

[RLDSL]

When you consider the engine is made by IH so Ford has to get all the IH specific hard parts from IH, , if you get it at the Ford dealer , you are paying $17 more for them to put it in a different box.
Get the IH pump and smile all the way to the bank. Just make sure that they give you one for a ford Pickup and not just one for an IDI because the non pickup version has a fan clutch mounting setup that takes 4 bolts like most cars, and the pickups take the big monster single reverse thread center nut to mount

 

[typ4]

uhaul, 37.00 nice rebuild

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

$25 from auto zone.

 

[typ4]

$25 from auto zone.

80% return rate at thelocal store on larger water pumps.

 

[Ataylor]

I know there are less expensive water pumps out there, but I don't want to do this job again any time soon because of poor quality. I'm thinking I will go down and take a look at the pump at International and make sure it is for a pickup.

Thanks for everyones replies,

Archie

 

[Optikalillushun]

uhaul, 37.00 nice rebuild

Really, i plan on making a sizeable order and for $37 ill order one for a spare.

Starting to feel like icanfixall but my spare reside next door, not in my truck

 

[typ4]

Really, i plan on making a sizeable order and for $37 ill order one for a spare.

Starting to feel like icanfixall but my spare reside next door, not in my truck

i got 4 and they look real good.

 

[Optikalillushun]

Ill take ur word on it, when i place an order ill get one. I urinate that in a week between iced tea and beer, lol.