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| | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | I was getting ready to start my engine tonight for the first time.
But after filling it up with coolant, I noticed a severe leak from the water pump! I think it must be leaking from the shaft. Maybe the seal dried up since it has been sitting dry for 30 years. I guess I need to replace the water pump.
I am pretty disappointed, I was excited to fire the engine up. Am I able to remove the fan and water pump without removing the rad? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Disappointing, for sure. It depends on how much room there is between the fan and the rad. On my truck, (inline 6) I have to remove the rad.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | I just pulled the water pump out of my 52-3100 no need to pull the rad. just unbolt the pump with the fan on it and pull it out the top it will come right out no problem.
Pete | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Thanks, it didn't occur to me to remove the fan + pump together. The rad would be a bit of a pain since it's half full of coolant.
Maybe I'll double check all the hose connections. But the leak is so bad I can't imagine it would be a loose hose. And it really seemed to be coming from the middle of the pump. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | There is a weep hole in the bottom of the housing that drains when the seal is bad. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | OK, I replaced the water pump (twice) after NAPA sold me the wrong part. Now I am fully aware of the difference between a short shaft 5/8 pump and a long shaft /16". I also took note of the weep hole never noticed that before!).
Anyhow, I am ready to start this engine up, wish me luck. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Would you believe it didn't start?
I fooled with it for a couple hours. It seemed to be getting spark. And I put fuel in the carb now and then. It even sputtered now and then. Maybe I should have replaced the head?
I'll check the compression tomorrow. | | |
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