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aventur1 · 08-18-2007, 09:34 PM

Yesterday my water pump broke, the bearings went out, and today I had so much fun putting another one back in! It was cool, brought back the good o'l days when you could work on your truck! Touched up on some paint in a few spots and it's back running! Total cost was under $30. and a couple of hours, wow it was great!!

red69ss · 08-18-2007, 10:22 PM

ahhhh yes the good ol days !

(I'm only 36) just joking it is nice to be able to work on your on stuff.

bad6772 · 08-18-2007, 11:05 PM

yeah shure beats paying the good ole dealership........

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-19-2007, 01:26 AM

2 Hrs What Did You Do Eat A Sandwich Also. Thats A 30 Minute Job.......... Lol

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-19-2007, 03:15 AM

gotta love something you can actually work on without a damn computer

aventur1 · 08-19-2007, 08:48 AM

You know I got started and I just kept seeing things that I could make better or improve! I'd get something done and then I'd run to the parts store to get another add on item!

72armyswbtruck · 09-19-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by aventur1

You know I got started and I just kept seeing things that I could make better or improve! I'd get something done and then I'd run to the parts store to get another add on item!

Watch out these things are very addicting
One thing then the next then the next, hard for me to stop after just one little task.

Sport/Truck · 08-19-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

2 Hrs What Did You Do Eat A Sandwich Also. Thats A 30 Minute Job.......... Lol

He probably put in a new T-stat….would have been a wise time to do it.
s/t

aventur1 · 08-19-2007, 02:36 PM

Yes it was the T-Stat that took the longest time, LOL. Got a 192*, yes winters here are cold here! The PO must have broke the left side bolt and re-taped it because it was a larger bolt going into the manifold. Needless to say when I bought the chrome one the larger bolt would not fit through the hole of the t-stat housing, so I just taped new threads right into the housing and threaded the bolt down into the manifold. Not planning on keeping the old manifold anyway and it worked great so I'm on the road again!

Sport/Truck · 09-19-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by aventur1

Yes it was the T-Stat that took the longest time, LOL. Got a 192*, yes winters here are cold here! The PO must have broke the left side bolt and re-taped it because it was a larger bolt going into the manifold. Needless to say when I bought the chrome one the larger bolt would not fit through the hole of the t-stat housing, so I just taped new threads right into the housing and threaded the bolt down into the manifold. Not planning on keeping the old manifold anyway and it worked great so I'm on the road again!

You said you taped the through hole on the new chrome neck?
That is not advisable as you cannot get it to tighten. Once the bolt head bottoms out it’s done. Your best bet will be to drill it for a through hole.
I’m not saying to pull it all apart, (especially if it’s not leaking) but keep in mind if it does start to leak then you’ll need to pull it off then.
s/t

08-18-2007, 09:34 PM	#1
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Water Pump Fun Yesterday my water pump broke, the bearings went out, and today I had so much fun putting another one back in! It was cool, brought back the good o'l days when you could work on your truck! Touched up on some paint in a few spots and it's back running! Total cost was under $30. and a couple of hours, wow it was great!!

08-18-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Water Pump Fun ahhhh yes the good ol days ! (I'm only 36) just joking it is nice to be able to work on your on stuff. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

08-18-2007, 11:05 PM	#3
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Water Pump Fun yeah shure beats paying the good ole dealership........

08-19-2007, 01:26 AM	#4
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Water Pump Fun 2 Hrs What Did You Do Eat A Sandwich Also. Thats A 30 Minute Job.......... Lol __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-19-2007, 03:15 AM	#5
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Water Pump Fun gotta love something you can actually work on without a damn computer __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-19-2007, 08:48 AM	#6
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Water Pump Fun You know I got started and I just kept seeing things that I could make better or improve! I'd get something done and then I'd run to the parts store to get another add on item!

08-19-2007, 02:36 PM	#9
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Water Pump Fun Yes it was the T-Stat that took the longest time, LOL. Got a 192*, yes winters here are cold here! The PO must have broke the left side bolt and re-taped it because it was a larger bolt going into the manifold. Needless to say when I bought the chrome one the larger bolt would not fit through the hole of the t-stat housing, so I just taped new threads right into the housing and threaded the bolt down into the manifold. Not planning on keeping the old manifold anyway and it worked great so I'm on the road again!



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