Water pump replacement?
maybe i should get one lol
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I would recommend it to anyone, not required but has all the pictures and how to on everything except how to rebuilt the tranny however it does give an overview of breaking down the engine and assembly, I am sure they have one for that old ranchero as well, haha. Later
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: MIAMI FL
Change water pump
I've changed alot of FORD water pumps and I'd like to add a few tips.
Even with the haynes manual putting back the accessories and belts can get confusing. I have found that it is very helpfull to take mucho pics of the dissasembly process. Things like little triangular brackets and spacers will drive you insane if you just go by memory. Then the drive belts.....serpentine or 'V' belt routing can be an issue. A seemingly simple setup can get complicated.
Then you have your pump fasteners: if they are original the threads have a nasty habit of getting rusty and 'flat'-naturally they won't be as good on re-installation. Around here, PEP BOYS has a nice selection of bolts. Just make sure if you replace them you get exactly the same length!
My last little piece of advice: check the spring in the lower radiator hose. And clean any rust on the inside of your hoses where they contact the pump(sometimes a nice little chunk of rust can stay imbedded in the rubber).
When your finished and ready to refill the radiator, fill the radiator to the top, turn on the engine, let it idle until it heats up with the cap off. When the thermostat opens, the level of the water will go down and you can fill it the rest of the way.
Late.
Even with the haynes manual putting back the accessories and belts can get confusing. I have found that it is very helpfull to take mucho pics of the dissasembly process. Things like little triangular brackets and spacers will drive you insane if you just go by memory. Then the drive belts.....serpentine or 'V' belt routing can be an issue. A seemingly simple setup can get complicated.
Then you have your pump fasteners: if they are original the threads have a nasty habit of getting rusty and 'flat'-naturally they won't be as good on re-installation. Around here, PEP BOYS has a nice selection of bolts. Just make sure if you replace them you get exactly the same length!
My last little piece of advice: check the spring in the lower radiator hose. And clean any rust on the inside of your hoses where they contact the pump(sometimes a nice little chunk of rust can stay imbedded in the rubber).
When your finished and ready to refill the radiator, fill the radiator to the top, turn on the engine, let it idle until it heats up with the cap off. When the thermostat opens, the level of the water will go down and you can fill it the rest of the way.
Late.
