Water pump help, 57' 223 Ranch Wagon

[young51]

Hello,
New member here looking for a waterpump for a 57' Ranch Wagon with the 223 six.  I've found truck pumps but I'm told the car pump is different.  I believe the rear is covered whereas the truck is open and you can see the impeller.  Any leads on a replacement would be greatly appreciated, either new or rebuilt works.  Thanks in advance for any and all help.

[Lou]

Hopefully by the fall this Covid thing is past and the swapmeets will start again.
6 cyl parts at swapmeets are cheap, I mean really cheap. I have never owned a 6 cyl Ford of any year but
have bought and sold some 6 cyl parts in the last 40+ years. With that said I'm sure there are more than a few guys here that can help with pointing you in the right direction.

[lalessi1]

Here is one on eBay with a part number, I think. It is pricey but they are out there.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-64-Edsel-Ford-Mercury-vehicles-223ci-I6-Rebuilt-Water-Pump-C0AE-8505-A/174602336334?fits=Make%3AFord&epid=1129928081&hash=item28a71c384e:g:HyYAAOSwwV1gBntq

[gasman826]

have yours custom rebuilt

[Lou]

lalessi1 , that guy on ebay is out of his mind, all his parts he has for sale are priced 4 to 5 times there real value.

young51, I don't know where you live, but here in New England we have many old line parts stores that are willing to search for
any part. 3 years ago I paid $40.00 for a rebuilt water pump for my 56 Crown.

[Lgcustom]

Here in Houston I was able to find a guy in a little shop to replace the bearing and seal on an Edelbrock water pump. Maybe you can do the same with a little digging.

[gasman826]

I Googled 'custom water pump rebuild' and got a ton of hits.

[young51]

Thanks guys the search continues.  Is it true there are potentially 4 different pumps for a 57?  I've been told there are car/truck and heater or no heater outlets.  Sounds overly complicated but you never know..

[thomasso]

55 thru 57 Parts Book shows one pump, probably the same for newer models also.  B7A 8501 A.  B6A 8501 C is shown for 55 & 56.  Of course this is a car only book.

[young51]

Thanks for all the tips.  I was able to find one in San Jose Cali at a company called NOS Only. Apparently they are still out there...