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Old 01-11-2013, 12:39 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by NoBozo View Post
My 350 V8..Alpha 1 has been around since 1986. The engine has 680 hours. The engine circulating pump has never been replaced. No need. The ALPHA (rubber impeller) pump was replaced ONCE in 20 years.

The drive was replaced three years ago with a brand new drive. Pump included IN the new drive. NB
FWIW, you are pushing the envelope in an Alpha 1 drive by only replacing the impeller once in 20 years. Pretty cheap insurance for a $35 part.
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