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Tuned
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Am working on a 239 and TRYING to take the water pump off the right side,( as if sitting in the seat) and I can feel the bolt inside the bottom radiator hose and I feel the ridges but when I put a socket on it, it just spins. It does not feel like it is rounded off. Any suggestions as to how to proceed would be apricated.
The one on the right side came loose right off.
The one on the right side came loose right off.
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If it's the last bolt try getting a screw driver in behind the pump , then try loosening the bolt while applying slight pressure to separate the pump from the block .
The threads on the bolt may be toast .
The threads on the bolt may be toast .
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If that doesn't work you'll probably have to get in there with a drill and drill it out. Not the best way but it might be the only way. Start with a small drill bit, us a lot of oil and progress to a larger bit that is slightly smaller the inside diameter of the inner part of the thread.
Even if you can drill it so you can break off the head at least you'll get a better look at the remainder of the bolt after you get the pump off.
Even if you can drill it so you can break off the head at least you'll get a better look at the remainder of the bolt after you get the pump off.
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There are lots of bolt extractors out there. Everyone has their favorite(s). Heat and Kroil have worked best for me but that bolt is in an awkward spot and too much heat and you will ruin the water pump.
Your impact wrench is probably what got you in trouble in the first place. 12 point sockets are not good to use on old trucks either. This is a job where you need to feel what is happening.
I have not used this one but it seems to look pretty good and has a good rating. Also not too expensive. Lowes nut and bolt extractor
Your impact wrench is probably what got you in trouble in the first place. 12 point sockets are not good to use on old trucks either. This is a job where you need to feel what is happening.
I have not used this one but it seems to look pretty good and has a good rating. Also not too expensive. Lowes nut and bolt extractor
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There are lots of bolt extractors out there. Everyone has their favorite(s). Heat and Kroil have worked best for me but that bolt is in an awkward spot and too much heat and you will ruin the water pump.
Your impact wrench is probably what got you in trouble in the first place. 12 point sockets are not good to use on old trucks either. This is a job where you need to feel what is happening.
I have not used this one but it seems to look pretty good and has a good rating. Also not too expensive. Lowes nut and bolt extractor
Your impact wrench is probably what got you in trouble in the first place. 12 point sockets are not good to use on old trucks either. This is a job where you need to feel what is happening.
I have not used this one but it seems to look pretty good and has a good rating. Also not too expensive. Lowes nut and bolt extractor
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