How to Install an Edelbrock High Flow Performance Victor Series Water Pump on your 1965-1969 Mustang

PLEASE study these instructions carefully before beginning this installation. Most installations can be accomplished with common tools and procedures. However, you should be familiar with and comfortable working on your vehicle. If you do not feel comfortable performing this installation, it is recommended to have the installation completed by a qualified mechanic. If you have any questions, please call our Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday or e-mail us at [email protected].

IMPORTANT NOTE: Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation will void your warranty and may result in poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.

DESCRIPTION: The Edelbrock aluminum water pump is a heavy duty water pump for both street and racing applications. The pump is externally the same as original equipment pumps to provide compatibility with all accessories and pulleys. It offers weight savings along with increased durability and cooling potential.

• #8841 is a standard rotation water pump for 1965-68 289 c.i.d., 1968-69 302 c.i.d. and 1969 351-W engines. The pump is a direct replacement for the original equipment pump (Ford #C5AZ-8501-H) to provide compatibility with all accessories and pulleys. Not for reverse rotation 1986- 93 5.0 Litre V8s with serpentine drive belt. Permastar Aluminum Water Pump #88412, EnduraShine Aluminum Water Pump #88414, and Polished Aluminum Water Pump #8846 fit the same applications as #8841.
• #8842 is a standard rotation water pump for 1965-67 289 high performance engines. Not for standard production 289 V8s or reverse rotation 1986-93 5.0 Litre V8s with serpentine drive belt. The pump is a direct replacement for the original equipment pump (Ford #C5AZ-8501-K) to provide compatibility with all accessories and pulleys. Polished Aluminum Water Pump #8847 fits the same applications as #8842.
• #8843 is a standard rotation water pump for 1970-78 302 and 1970-87 351-W engines. The pumps are direct replacements for the original equipment pump (Ford #D0OZ-8501-B) to provide compatibility with all accessories and pulleys. Not for reverse rotation 1986-93 5.0 Litre V8s with serpentine drive belt. Polished Aluminum Water Pump #8848 fits the same applications as #8843.
• #8844 is a standard rotation water pump for 1970-79 351-C and 351-M/400 engines. The pump is a direct replacement for the original equipment pump (Ford #DOAZ-8501-E) to provide compatibility with all accessories and pulleys. Not for reverse rotation 1986-93 5.0 Litre V8s with serpentine drive belt. Polished Aluminum Water Pump #8849 fits the same applications as #8844.
• INSTALLATION: Installation is the same as for original equipment water pumps. Consult service manual for specific procedures, if necessary.
  CAUTION: Be sure that fan bolts don't protrude through the hub so far that they hit the water pump housing.
• SPECIAL NOTES
  Check closely for any interference with drive belts; some filing for clearance may be necessary with some applications.
• SPECIFICATIONS

  Dimension from block surface to hub:

  #8841/#88412/#8846 - 5.40"

  #8842/#8847 - 5.10"

  #8843/#8848 - 5.70"

  #8844/#8849 - 5.71"

WARNING

Incorrect alignment or an unbalanced condition puts excessive strain on the pump's shaft and/or bearing and will result in early failure of the shaft and/or bearing. The balance of the assembly depends primarily upon the concentricity of the fan clutch and spacers with the pump shaft. Concentricity is not assured when universal type clutches or spacers are used. Universal fan clutches and spacers have a 3/4" pilot hole, so an adapter must be used when installing a water pump with a 5/8" shaft. This adapter bushing is supplied with the unit. These adapter bushings add to the machine tolerances of the assembly, so special care must be taken to maintain concentricity with the shaft and the fan clutch. Failure to do so will void warranty.​