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timing chain
I am having my timing chain replaced on my 68 and I was thinking about having a new water pump put on it while my mechanic has everything apart as I think it is the original pump. Is that a good idea? also anyone know of anything else I should have him do. The timing chain did not brake but it is noisy.
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68bluebeast when this has been done on a number of my Fords I like to replace the water pump, v-belts, hoses and thermostat. I used to work in a service station and it seemed like when you tried to get by on the cheap a hose or thermostat would fail. Also I like to carry spare hoses and belts when I travel and with the old units I know they will fit. How many times have you bought a v-belt, hose, u-joint etc just to find out it is wrong and all the parts guy can say is that is what the screen said.
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You might also want to check and make sure the installer is putting in a quality chain and gears set. If your truck is a "keeper" it's worth the extra $$$ to put in a roller chain, or possibly even a double roller chain and gears set. I use Cloye's in every engine I have apart. They cost a bit more, but quality usually does....
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if I get a double roller will i need to get a different timing cover or will it not rub, its a 360
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They do make double rollers for the FE engines. Check with any of the engine parts sponsors on the left, quite sure a few of them handle Cloyes....
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also How would I know if I have a fan clutch for the water pump, would this be the right one? it sounds like a good one
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=54&PTSet=A
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=54&PTSet=A
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How do you know if you have a fan clutch?
you will have this.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...For=Fan+Clutch
The Ford book only shows the length of the shaft not the size of the nose of the shaft.
I'll check my water pump application book if I can find it.
but you need PW-138
you will have this.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...For=Fan+Clutch
The Ford book only shows the length of the shaft not the size of the nose of the shaft.
I'll check my water pump application book if I can find it.
but you need PW-138
Last edited by Mil1ion; Mar 18, 2007 at 02:43 PM.