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Offline SCJSTU

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Decode water pump date code
« on: June 24, 2017, 10:12:25 AM »
Water pump that came off my June 70 built Mustang with a 351C has a date code of

G
F23

What does this decode to?
« Last Edit: June 25, 2017, 08:04:08 AM by SCJSTU »
1969 Shelby GT350 convertible  4spd-AC built 1-27-69
1967 Mustang S-Code 4-speed built Jan 1967 non therm
1956 Ford F100 Big Window 392 Hemi

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Offline 7Lscjracer

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Re: Decode water pump date code
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2017, 12:46:14 PM »
F23 is June 23rd, but that G is a mystery to me.
Sure it's not a 0 for 1970?
Here's a 1970 Dec 22nd date coded 351C water pump.
69 Mach 1 San Jose Nov. 68 build
Bought May '81, sold Sept '20

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Decode water pump date code
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2017, 02:57:32 PM »
Not a "G" but I believe it was a "makers mark"  identifying the marker/company/plant that made that pump
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Re: Decode water pump date code
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2017, 08:48:35 PM »
It must be an aftermarket replacement
1969 Shelby GT350 convertible  4spd-AC built 1-27-69
1967 Mustang S-Code 4-speed built Jan 1967 non therm
1956 Ford F100 Big Window 392 Hemi

1961 Falcon 2 Door Station Wagon 302V8
2004 Mach 1 Azure Blue

Offline 7Lscjracer

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Re: Decode water pump date code
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2017, 09:10:34 PM »
Here's a bunch more pics of an overpriced water pump I posted the date code pic of showing the casting number and ford logo for comparison to your pump.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-351c-water-pump-D0OE-D-cast-iron-XY-GT-GTHO-Cleveland-Mustang-Boss-/252960728017?hash=item3ae5a263d1:g:GOsAAOSwY3BZKYf~&vxp=mtr
69 Mach 1 San Jose Nov. 68 build
Bought May '81, sold Sept '20

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Decode water pump date code
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2017, 10:51:59 PM »
It must be an aftermarket replacement

Don't believe so if your just going by the additional makers markings. Ford often subbed out parts to non-Ford suppliers and makers - normally multiple ones since they never wanted to be held hostage to any single source, problems or worker unrest/problems
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Re: Decode water pump date code
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2017, 08:02:45 AM »
Don't believe so if your just going by the additional makers markings. Ford often subbed out parts to non-Ford suppliers and makers - normally multiple ones since they never wanted to be held hostage to any single source, problems or worker unrest/problems

Jeff I don't see any other markings then those in my picture and no date code in the format from that era.......so looks unusual to me

That's why I'm thinking auto parts store reman pump
1969 Shelby GT350 convertible  4spd-AC built 1-27-69
1967 Mustang S-Code 4-speed built Jan 1967 non therm
1956 Ford F100 Big Window 392 Hemi

1961 Falcon 2 Door Station Wagon 302V8
2004 Mach 1 Azure Blue

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Decode water pump date code
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2017, 02:55:51 PM »
Jeff I don't see any other markings then those in my picture and no date code in the format from that era.......so looks unusual to me

That's why I'm thinking auto parts store reman pump

Agreed after looking over the picture again - don't know how I skipped over yours and only saw the one 7Lscjracer posted  ???

Might not be remanufactured but aftermarket all the same
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