Water pump help!!
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Water pump help!!
The bolts securing the pulley to the waterpump are only accessible with an open-end wrench. Of course, mine is not biting hard enough and is rounding off the bolt.
I can't get anything else on the bolts.
ANy suggestions? Can I get the waterpump out with the fan still attached and work
on it on the bench? I'm concerned about beating up my radiator fins.
My wrenches are Craftsman. Do I need a better wrench? Perhaps a 6 pt?
AHHHGGGGG I need good idea here!
I can't get anything else on the bolts.
ANy suggestions? Can I get the waterpump out with the fan still attached and work
on it on the bench? I'm concerned about beating up my radiator fins.
My wrenches are Craftsman. Do I need a better wrench? Perhaps a 6 pt?
AHHHGGGGG I need good idea here!
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From: Frederick, MD
I think that craftsman came out with something that will grip on that check here:Find Craftsman available in the Bolt-Out, Taps & Dies.Discover Tools and more at Sears.com
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I think that craftsman came out with something that will grip on that check here:Find Craftsman available in the Bolt-Out, Taps & Dies.Discover Tools and more at Sears.com
I haven't done much damage yet. Just trying to find the right tool for the job. As soon
as the first wrench slipped I stopped in my tracks. I haven't hacked up the bolt heads yet...
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That's kinda what I was thinking.
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Doesn't the pulley hold the fan? Or is the big nut on the fan shaft threaded
to the waterpump shaft?
The bolts (circled red) won't those release the fan and shaft?
or... does the shaft (circled blue) thread onto the waterpump?
Looks like somebody used an impact chisel to convince that shaft the last time!
to the waterpump shaft?
The bolts (circled red) won't those release the fan and shaft?
or... does the shaft (circled blue) thread onto the waterpump?
Looks like somebody used an impact chisel to convince that shaft the last time!
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Let's get some clarifications:
First, you ARE using metric wrenches, aren't you?
Second, (from what I can see) this IS a 7.3 diesel engine, right?
I may have missed something along this thread, but I can't find where you mentioned the engine. A lot of people come to this forum asking about other engines.
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First, you ARE using metric wrenches, aren't you?
Second, (from what I can see) this IS a 7.3 diesel engine, right?
I may have missed something along this thread, but I can't find where you mentioned the engine. A lot of people come to this forum asking about other engines.
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You need to unthread the fan ( blue circle).
Some folks use a impact hammer / chisel to break loose the nut,then it will unthread easily.The fan threads on to the water pump.
Next remove the bolts holding the pulley on.
BE SURE TO CHECK THE THREADS ON THE FAN,SOME ARE RIGHT HAND SOME ARE LEFT.IT MAY BE WRITTEN ON THE SHROUD.
By the looks of the chisel mark,it appears to be right hand thread.
Some folks use a impact hammer / chisel to break loose the nut,then it will unthread easily.The fan threads on to the water pump.
Next remove the bolts holding the pulley on.
BE SURE TO CHECK THE THREADS ON THE FAN,SOME ARE RIGHT HAND SOME ARE LEFT.IT MAY BE WRITTEN ON THE SHROUD.
By the looks of the chisel mark,it appears to be right hand thread.
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The threads on the end of the water pump shaft are conventional, right-hand threads.
There is a kit you can usually rent at the parts house for getting this apart, and it will make it a lot easier.
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There is a kit you can usually rent at the parts house for getting this apart, and it will make it a lot easier.
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Let's get some clarifications:
First, you ARE using metric wrenches, aren't you?
Second, (from what I can see) this IS a 7.3 diesel engine, right?
I may have missed something along this thread, but I can't find where you mentioned the engine. A lot of people come to this forum asking about other engines.
Pop
First, you ARE using metric wrenches, aren't you?
Second, (from what I can see) this IS a 7.3 diesel engine, right?
I may have missed something along this thread, but I can't find where you mentioned the engine. A lot of people come to this forum asking about other engines.
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As long as I know the shaft is threaded I will go forward with the impact chisel... It's good to know beforehand! : )
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Anybody have the torque specs for the waterpump bolts?
I really gotta get me a haynes book for this puppy. Got some other projects
in the works and I know I will need it
Edit:
Found a great link!
http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-po...que-specs.html
I really gotta get me a haynes book for this puppy. Got some other projects
in the works and I know I will need it
Edit:
Found a great link!
http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-po...que-specs.html