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Sep 2, 2006 | 02:48 PM

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barry

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2 years ago I got 2 brand new pumps for my flatty for $65.00 each thru NAPA. THey had them the next day from a wharehouse in state. Also, remember this rule of thumb....... The drivers side is always the left side, no matter which way you're facing the truck.

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Sep 2, 2006 | 04:07 PM

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GreatNorthWoods

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Remember this rule of thumb....... The drivers side is always the left side, no matter which way you're facing the truck.

Barry

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Barry,

Some of our FTE'ers from the UK or down under might disagree with you...

Vern

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Sep 2, 2006 | 07:11 PM

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I should have said, on left hand drive vehicles... Heh heh!!

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Sep 2, 2006 | 09:00 PM

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I should have said, on left hand drive vehicles... Heh heh!!

Barry

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I thought you were just trying to get them scratching their heads and saying "Watt The 'ell?"

Sep 3, 2006 | 05:40 AM

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I should have said, on left hand drive vehicles... Heh heh!!

Barry

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Barry,

All is forgiven...We appreciate your great technical advice and knowledge of these old trucks...

Vern

Sep 3, 2006 | 10:55 PM

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jreilly57

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Well, I want to thank everybody for all the help and suggetions. I have another question however, and I hope it doesn't sound to stupid. When you remove the old waterpump you have to support the motor with a jack or jack stands because the water pump serves as a motor mount support. Well what is the bst way to do that. Most of the bottom of the engine is oil pan; I don't imagine I want to put all the weight on that. Any tips out there? Should you use wood on top of the jack or jack stands?

Sep 4, 2006 | 06:36 PM

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Not a dumb question at all. The oil pans on these trucks are very heavy. A piece of 2x4 on top of the floor jack will spread the weight enough that you'll do no damage.