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Jul 11, 2013 | 09:27 PM

heykey4

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Engine/water pump question

For my '78 f150 (351m) I took the water pump off...it had gone bad.

Question: what's the metal plate behind the pump and where can I find a replacement as it is bent?

Jul 12, 2013 | 12:15 AM

tygerof2

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Plate is the timing cover plate. Not sure where to find one. Check LMC truck parts.

Jul 12, 2013 | 01:16 PM

Filthy Beast

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Straighten it out yourself. Been there. A nice, clean flat surface, a good beater and a vice will work wonders.

Unless, of course, the crank seal opening and oil pan gasket lip are pretzel-ised... Even then, depending on how bad it really is, it's do-able.

Jul 12, 2013 | 04:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by heykey4

For my '78 f150 (351m) I took the water pump off...it had gone bad.

Question: what's the metal plate behind the pump

and where can I find a replacement as it is bent?

Which metal plate are you referring to?

The one that bolts to the back of the water pump (8508 in left lower pic) or the front engine cover plate (6B070)?

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