Modifying a 360 water pump

AJ/FormS said
I read your post
You're in trouble.
I've never replaced a bearing in the LA pump, but If you look real close at that long nose, I have to wonder if it couldn't be shortened. Seems to me that might be doable. Just don't run it backwards. That might require some a creative idler arangement, cuz it would be on the wrong belt run.
Yeah, you're in trouble all right.

So inquiring minds want to know; what makes the engine immovable?

nah, it is simple
seems to me, there are two ways to make this turn the right way
the easiest way (providing the intake and outlet are the same sizes) would be to pull the impeller of, spin it around and re install it

second option would be an idler wheel
(pay no attention to my great drawing skills)

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pretty self explanatory , no?

33Crazy said
Yea, DiyMirage, good catch...just mocking up & easier to remove

I kinda figured that, I posted that for comic relief