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Hey everyone, Was out cleaning up the truck this afternoon. Took off the thermostat housing and saw that there's a significant gap from the water pump to the engine block. This doesn't seem right to me. Am I being paranoid, maybe the gasket just rotted out? I'm new to the 216 engine, and I wanted to make sure this wasn't a sign of a more serious problem.
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Looks like a bolt is missing.
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All is normal, you have a normal high mount pump for a pre 55.2 6 cylinder.
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All is normal, you have a normal high mount pump for a pre 55.2 6 cylinder.
Okay whew! Thanks so much BC59!
Looks like a bolt is missing.
Huh, I didn't even think to check that! Making a note of that for when I give this engine a good go-over. Thanks for catching that!
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The area circled has a countersunk bolt that comes in from the rear. All is good!
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The area circled has a countersunk bolt that comes in from the rear. All is good!
Even better news! Thanks Dave!
1952 Chevy 3100 - currently apart and hogging up the garage.