Water pump woes......1949 216ci

[Coach529]

Struggling with some water pump woes and could use some insight.

When I fired "Henry" up from his 30 year slumber, the water pump was leaking though the pulley seal. No big deal, I had a spare pump that came with the truck. I installed that pump and it also leaked.

I ordered a new pump from my local Napa. Once it arrived I installed it and found it leaking between the pump and block. I also found the radiator was leaking.

I pulled the radiator and the pump. I was thinking maybe I folded the gasket over or something. The gasket tore upon disassembly so no concrete evidence was found.

I thought possible the gasket surface was not as clean as it needed to be.



I cleaned up the gasket area "hospital" clean and installed the pump with a new gasket. I installed my new "used" radiator....new hoses and button everything up.

Started dumping in water and got to the third gallon before I could hear it hitting the floor.....dammit!!





I am going to go out and pull the radiator and pump to see if I can see anything wrong.

Any advice??