A fluid end for a high-pressure pump including a metallic block having a front, back, top, bottom, and opposed sides. The block has a horizontal,
plunger passage extending from the front to the back thereof. A horizontal, outlet passage extends from one of the opposed sides of the block to the other with the outlet passage being positioned beneath, and at right angles to, the
plunger passage. A suction passage extends vertically downward from the top of the block and intersects the
plunger passage to define a pumping chamber at the point of intersection. A
discharge passage extends vertically downward from the pumping chamber to the bottom of the block. The
discharge passage is located adjacent to the outlet passage. A connector passage extends from the
discharge passage to the outlet passage so as to place the discharge passage and outlet passage in fluid communication. A reciprocating plunger
assembly is located the end of the plunger passage adjacent the back of the block. A plug is located in the end of the plunger passage adjacent the front of the block. A suction valve is located in the suction passage. A discharge valve is located in the discharge passage. A
fluid supply manifold is pivotally secured to the top of the block and is in fluid communication with the suction passage.