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Water Pump: Removal: Installation

  1. Clean mating surfaces of pump and block. Place a 1/8" bead of suitable sealer along sealing edge of pump.
    NOTE: 6 Cylinder and 350" Diesel engines use gaskets.
  2. Position pump on block and retain with attaching bolts. Replace brackets (if removed) and reverse removal procedures to complete installation.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs.
Water Pump Attaching Bolts
  6 Cyl. Engines 15
  V8 Engines 30
  V8 Diesel Engines 13
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