water pump removal?
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Laughing Gas
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From: arizona
water pump removal?
Trying to remove the fan and clutch assy from the pulley and having some problems holding everything.
The oem manual says to use ford "xyz" tools that I don't have. Is there any other way to remove the fan/clutch assy?
There appears to be a 1.5" nut to hold and turn but what do I hold and turn from there?
If I turn the 1.5" nut, all of the pulleys turn. The oem says it's a left hand turn but either way everything is turning.
Any suggestions? (97f150 4.6 auto 4x4)
The oem manual says to use ford "xyz" tools that I don't have. Is there any other way to remove the fan/clutch assy?
There appears to be a 1.5" nut to hold and turn but what do I hold and turn from there?
If I turn the 1.5" nut, all of the pulleys turn. The oem says it's a left hand turn but either way everything is turning.
Any suggestions? (97f150 4.6 auto 4x4)
Hotshot
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From: BC, Canada
Did you get it figured out yet?
Some parts stores will lend you the special tools.
Usually I just leave the belt on to keep the pump from turning easily and hit the wrench with a hammer to break the nut loose. It usually works ok.
I'm pretty sure it should be right hand thread so you need to turn the nut counterclockwise.
Some parts stores will lend you the special tools.
Usually I just leave the belt on to keep the pump from turning easily and hit the wrench with a hammer to break the nut loose. It usually works ok.
I'm pretty sure it should be right hand thread so you need to turn the nut counterclockwise.
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Laughing Gas
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Testing it now. Seems fine.
I had to use the autozone tool to brace the pulley from turning, and it does have right hand threads.....the oem manual says "left". Ford trying to save money again and made a one piece fan shroud that caused a lot of disassembly problems.....two piece would have been better for me but more expensive to make and assemble for them.
I also caused a small hole in the rad while removing the fan clutch.......fixed it for $20.
Had to use a hammer to remove the waterpump.....it was really stuck.
I had to use the autozone tool to brace the pulley from turning, and it does have right hand threads.....the oem manual says "left". Ford trying to save money again and made a one piece fan shroud that caused a lot of disassembly problems.....two piece would have been better for me but more expensive to make and assemble for them.
I also caused a small hole in the rad while removing the fan clutch.......fixed it for $20.
Had to use a hammer to remove the waterpump.....it was really stuck.
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On my '97 4.2, it's easier to remove the radiator (2 bolts and 2 hoses, I have a manual) then pull the shroud off before working on the fan. The coolant is already drained anyway. Might not be on yours.
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Laughing Gas
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Just wanted to add, ford wanted $350 to change the water pump, which is fine if you don't want to change it yourself. I spent $58 for a napa lifetime pump and while it's apart it's a good time to change anything else that is "looking" worn.
