302 water pump dilemma

[mentalbreakdown00]

Ok guys, I am in an argument. I do believe I can take the 1995 HO 5.0 water pump off and get a truck water pump with the threads for a fan clutch, and the pulley so I can run a fan clutch in my 81 F-100 it is going into, a buddy of mine says no, any help appreciated thanks.

 

[F150hybred]

Yup, completely possible. So long as you turn the pump in the proper direction. Most of the later (95 MY) pumps turned backwards to an early 80's pump.

 

[mentalbreakdown00]

I am aware of that fact. I just don't want to go electric on my (work) truck, nor straight mechanical.

 

[adsm08]

Yeah, watch the reverse rotation pumps, but if you get it spinning the right way, it will work.