In a message dated 10/2/2003 6:52:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
lacombr@nbnet.nb.ca writes:

> Ed Anderson wrote:
>  
>   That analysis was based on the fact that the Mazda water pump
>  > supposedly consumed 13-16 HP at 6000 rpm.
>  >
>  > Ed Anderson
>  
>  A half inch V belt will NOT transmit 13-16 HP for very long!  I do not
>  think that is a realistic value.
>  
That would be my thinking. I have a Bando 9.5CM wide belt that has been on
the car five seasons. I am looking to replace it because the edges are getting
fuzzy.

Maybe one or one and a half HP tops. And I have a 5/8" restrictor in the
outlet, so there is a measurable amount of drag involved. I would be shocked if an
electric pump didn't work. Not at all if it did.

Lynn E. Hanover