Water pump for 1958 354 poly?

AROWHED · Post by **AROWHED** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:17 pm

Need a source for 1958 354 polyhead water pump. (58 Chrysler Saratoga) My current pump began leaking out the weep hole and upon removal, I found it has a Bakelite impellor. Figured it would easily break if I try to pull it off for rebuild. No luck so far with NAPA, Advance, Carquest, Autozoned-out, O-Reillys, Cardone.
Thanx!

41hemi · Post by **41hemi** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:21 pm

Does that have the water pump that resembles a pentagon like a 57-58 392 Chrysler? If so maybe get one for that application. Good Luck

AROWHED · Post by **AROWHED** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:31 pm

Yep...kind of a round yet pentagon shape, 5 bolt holes, no grease fitting, and not very tall...maybe 5", laying on it's impellor. I have had all these places search for both 354 and 392 applications with no success.

Would the factory installed pump have a Bakelite impellor, or was that popular with rebuilt pumps? I would rather have cast iron impellor, either way.

George · Post by **George** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:39 pm

try Kantor, not cheap though!

41hemi · Post by **41hemi** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:37 pm

My 58 Chrysler 392 hemi and my 58 Dodge 325 POLY both have the same "pentagon" water pump. Maybe try to have them look it up under those listings. Those may be a more common listing. You could always get a local rebuilder to help you out by rebuilding your own pump.