so I got the engine back together with fresh dressed gaskets( also all new)
The only thing I have run into so far is the water pump impeller is bad and the housing is also not able to be split- I tried silikroil, heat, silikroil, more heat, and nothing. so I have ordered a new pump with housing, plan to reuse the fan blade-
Don't mind spending a little on such a critical part.- I am going to leave it orange for now- More of sentimental value than anything. not sure though, might end up gray before to long.




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