[Merv and Sharon]

It seems that this has been a common problem for many builders seeking to use a V belt instead of the serpentine belt, looking at the previous postings. Ford Racing have a standard rotation water pump for the Mustang 5.0L: M8051-G 351. This is an alloy pump that has the radiator outlet on the passenger side and the heater outlet on the top of the driver's side. However, if fitted to the standard timing cover (it will fit I am told) the plate between the pump and the timing cover may not create the best water flow. I am not keen to change the timing cover as well and I seem to recall somewhere that one builder altered the hole/s in the plate to suit. Is that correct or have I got this all wrong?

Merv