Hot Rods Any Ideas on this water pump

If anyone knows about this I would appreciate the information
Thanks Pat

 

It's obviously fabricated and has the appearance of a diverter valve, maybe industrial.
If it is in fact a pump, it sure doesn't look automotive.
Why do you think it's a pump and how is it be driven?

 

That pump is for a V8-60 Midget : a socket that fits that nut is welded to the crankshaft bolt & the center tube faces down for the lower hose from the radiator. The two other tubes go to either side of the block to feed water into the lower part of the "60" block. These were often fabricated by the car owners, although this one looked like a "store-bought" unit. I had a similar unit on my "flattie" sprint car years ago. Almost missed: those 2 tabs are to bolt the pump to the pan bolts on the engine to secure & locate it.

 

Hi
It came with a bunch of midget parts. The next reply says its a flathead ford V8 60 hp

 

Thank you. I came with a bunch of midget parts

 

yup v860 circle track
fabricator john
miss you dad

 

Speedway still sale them-

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/V8-60-Crank-Driven-Water-Pump,3268.html

 

I learn something new every day. Thanks for the schooling!