Fix Water Pump without replacing it
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Fix Water Pump without replacing it
I have a 1968 f100 with a 5.9L 360. the water pump is making an interesting sound and i figured it is just the bearing wearing out. I have only had the truck for 6 months and nothing has been replaced in years according to the previous owners. I have replaced many parts but it is getting expensive and i was wondering if there is any way to fix it without replacing it.
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I have a 1968 f100. the water pump is making an interesting sound and i figured it is just the bearing wearing out. I have only had the truck for 6 months and nothing has been replaced in years according to the previous owners. I have replaced many parts but it is getting expensive and i was wondering if there is any way to fix it without replacing it.
Bearings and seals are available. But installed clearances and depths are critical since it is a pressurized system.
You do have an arbor or hydraulic press, right?
Btw, what engine?
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Don't know what engine the water pump is on that you're referencing but, I put a brand new (not rebuilt) NAPA water pump on my inline 240 for under $40.00 bucks.
If it's unknown how long the pump has been on the engine or, if it has 50,000 to 75,000 miles on it, it's time to replace it anyway.
$40.00 bucks (give or take) is very cheap compared to the cost of replacing a burned up engine.
If it's unknown how long the pump has been on the engine or, if it has 50,000 to 75,000 miles on it, it's time to replace it anyway.
$40.00 bucks (give or take) is very cheap compared to the cost of replacing a burned up engine.
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Don't know what engine the water pump is on that you're referencing but, I put a brand new (not rebuilt) NAPA water pump on my inline 240 for under $40.00 bucks.
If it's unknown how long the pump has been on the engine or, if it has 50,000 to 75,000 miles on it, it's time to replace it anyway.
$40.00 bucks (give or take) is very cheap compared to the cost of replacing a burned up engine.
If it's unknown how long the pump has been on the engine or, if it has 50,000 to 75,000 miles on it, it's time to replace it anyway.
$40.00 bucks (give or take) is very cheap compared to the cost of replacing a burned up engine.
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As I recall there is a bolt on cover on the back of a FE water pump. So OP thinks maybe rebuild it. I agree with those above. Buy a brand new one. Not rebuilt. That way it is done and over with. No questions or problems in the future.
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