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rddaves54 · 02-26-2009, 09:54 AM

The only water pump I can find has a plug in the top of it and the old one did not have this additional plug. Is there a place a water pump can be ordered that is like my old one within reason on cost? 72 Chevy 350V8

I was also wondering about the plug that controls the evaporative emissions control system canister because I am not putting it back on. When removing the evaporative emissions control system canister I have to remove all the vacuum lines and plug the gas line that went to the tank but I am not sure what to do with the electrical wire that plugs in on the right side of carburetor. Picture shows the solenoid I am taking about.

I am going to try my hand at using a gravity fed paint gun today using primer and want to know what the best material to clean the gun with would be. I am new and starting with the bed and with primer to see if and how it is and if I can do it.

my67chevytruck · 02-26-2009, 10:40 AM

as far as the water pump, are you running a serpentine system? I ask because the only Water pump i have seen without the plug was on a serp. system. you can buy a plug to plug that hole if it is not being used.

Use laquer thinner to clean your HVLP gun.

70 Suburban · 02-26-2009, 01:53 PM

If you let the paint dry you can use methelethelketone to clean it out

piecesparts · 02-26-2009, 02:34 PM

I use lacquer thinner to clean my guns, when I am done. I buy the stuff from a local guy that sells it at a reduced price. I usually keep a 5 gallon can available in my shop. If you buy it by the gallon, from a supply store, the price is usually 3 to 5 times higher. I paid $25.00 for the 5 gallons that I now have.

**Green Machine** · 02-26-2009, 03:38 PM

Try Napa, just make sure the fan bolt pattern is the same. If you put an allen head plug in the top of the other ones they don't look to bad.

Trial fit the pump with gaskets first and check your pulley alignment with the crank. We have had to press the fan mounting collar on a little deeper on new or rebuilt pumps to get the pulleys to line up. Remove rear cover and just support the shaft while pressing the collar down.

Sammy · 02-26-2009, 08:30 PM

MEK stay away from that stuff. Many aircraft mechanics in the last 10 years used that stuff for years. It has been proven the fumes are very toxic. Law suits, proved very cancerious. If you do use it, mask and eye protection the vapors are just lethal.

70 Suburban · 02-26-2009, 10:42 PM

like mama said if it hurts it works

02-26-2009, 09:54 AM	#1
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	water pump and paint question The only water pump I can find has a plug in the top of it and the old one did not have this additional plug. Is there a place a water pump can be ordered that is like my old one within reason on cost? 72 Chevy 350V8 I was also wondering about the plug that controls the evaporative emissions control system canister because I am not putting it back on. When removing the evaporative emissions control system canister I have to remove all the vacuum lines and plug the gas line that went to the tank but I am not sure what to do with the electrical wire that plugs in on the right side of carburetor. Picture shows the solenoid I am taking about. I am going to try my hand at using a gravity fed paint gun today using primer and want to know what the best material to clean the gun with would be. I am new and starting with the bed and with primer to see if and how it is and if I can do it. Attached Images

02-26-2009, 10:40 AM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: water pump and paint question as far as the water pump, are you running a serpentine system? I ask because the only Water pump i have seen without the plug was on a serp. system. you can buy a plug to plug that hole if it is not being used. Use laquer thinner to clean your HVLP gun. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-26-2009, 01:53 PM	#3
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: water pump and paint question If you let the paint dry you can use methelethelketone to clean it out

02-26-2009, 02:34 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: water pump and paint question I use lacquer thinner to clean my guns, when I am done. I buy the stuff from a local guy that sells it at a reduced price. I usually keep a 5 gallon can available in my shop. If you buy it by the gallon, from a supply store, the price is usually 3 to 5 times higher. I paid $25.00 for the 5 gallons that I now have.

02-26-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: water pump and paint question Try Napa, just make sure the fan bolt pattern is the same. If you put an allen head plug in the top of the other ones they don't look to bad. Trial fit the pump with gaskets first and check your pulley alignment with the crank. We have had to press the fan mounting collar on a little deeper on new or rebuilt pumps to get the pulleys to line up. Remove rear cover and just support the shaft while pressing the collar down. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 02-26-2009 at 03:38 PM.

02-26-2009, 08:30 PM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: water pump and paint question MEK stay away from that stuff. Many aircraft mechanics in the last 10 years used that stuff for years. It has been proven the fumes are very toxic. Law suits, proved very cancerious. If you do use it, mask and eye protection the vapors are just lethal. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-26-2009, 10:42 PM	#7
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: water pump and paint question like mama said if it hurts it works



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