water pump issue? 223
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water pump issue? 223
i do believe that i have a bad water pump. the first day i went to work on it, i checked all fluid levels, as well as coolant level. the coolant was full, which suprised me. after cranking on it for a while and trying this and that, i heard coolant dripping. i found out the source was the water pump. the coolant was leaking out of 2 holes in it, one in the top, and one in the bottom. it was not leaking around the seal. 2 days later i went back to put these parts (tune up) on(yesterday) and realized the coolant had completely leaked out, without anything being done to it. is there a purpose for these 2 holes in the water pump? is there supposed to be something attached there? i.e. screw or bracket? i was told by a friend to watch it carefully, and it may clear up after it runs, but once i told him that it all leaked out he didnt look as certain it would clear. what should i do? i dont want to buy another pump if it has the same 2 holes that leak.
i have a 64 223 six. performed tune up if that matters.
i have a 64 223 six. performed tune up if that matters.
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No, those 2 holes are for the coolant to come out, once the seal inside is blown. They call them "weep holes" . Don't wait, replace the pump. The seal dried up from sitting. It's now toast as they say.
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My father's advice was always "Hell, I've driven hundreds of miles on a leaky waterpump. You'll be OK." Important note: my dad was never real good at preventitive maintence, so I'd disreguard his thoughts all together. If it's weeping, it won't be long until the bearing goes out, which can do any number of things for you: fry your belt, overheat your engine, or even send your fan through your radiator.
Now, I'm not up on Ford engines, so I'm not sure if the 223 uses the same pump as either the 240 or the 300, but reman units are less than $20 for either of those engines.
Now, I'm not up on Ford engines, so I'm not sure if the 223 uses the same pump as either the 240 or the 300, but reman units are less than $20 for either of those engines.
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water pump question
does anyone know if the water pump on the 64 223 has a pressed on pulley, or a bolt on? even if it had a bolt on pulley, couldnt i order one with a pressed on pulley to replace it? shouldnt it be the same size and stuff?
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Go to a good parts house like NAPA and ask for a waterpump for your year truck. Give the engine size. It's all rebuilt, ready to mount. You can't replace the seal like you would an axle seal. It's inside the pump body. Just get a pump. It comes with a gasket. Get new coolant while you're there and replace it. If you use the old pump and start driving it, you are going to get stranded somewhere. Replace it. Finished business and you're good to go!
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