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Topic: HELP! Water pump bolts?
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 884
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 10:31 AM
   
I had no luck locally finding bolts so I ordered what I thought was the correct set from Mustangs Unlimited. The old pump had 12 bolts in it. They did not have a kit with 12 bolts. My car currently does not have AC but may have had in the past. Could someone tell me how many bolts should be in the water pump or which kit I need to order from MU?
Thanks,
Jeremy
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5518
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 11:25 AM
Check with a supplier that specifically sell AMK bolts and Mustang hardware. They even furnish a pic in the kit which show which bolt where. I got min direct from AMK. They are in Va. I got some direct, recently. 540--662-7820 www.amkproducts.com
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30756
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-11-2002 12:12 PM
I spoke with a guy at ARP that told me that Ford has so many bolt combinations on the water pumps that nobody makes a kit that fits all configurations. With ARP, you have to try them on and if they don't fit, you exchange them for the correct sizes. It's a pain.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 884
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 12:36 PM
I'll try them.Does anybody else have any input?
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5518
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 03:29 PM
When I put the front of the 89 motor together with 65 cover, waterpump, AC brackets, etc. I ordered the 65 kit. There were a couple of misfits but I believe it was the later motor. Rest of time have been good. I've got a large bolt collection and have used the coat hanger trick to get correct lengths. This is one area where Chev seems to have a better idea.
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2811
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 08:19 PM
Maybe those little drawings I made when removing the bolts on the Boss wasn't a waste of time  ------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
01 Sangria Red Focus ZX3
03 Boss 281 (waiting on order form)
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
If your under control then your not going fast enough" Parnelli Jones
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5518
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 10:48 PM
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Originally posted by AKBOSSMAN:
Maybe those little drawings I made when removing the bolts on the Boss wasn't a waste of time
Always marvel at guys throwing everything in a box or whatever, and fishing them out one at a time using them all! Watched a guy assemble a C-4 in a similar manner.
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 884
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-15-2002 05:11 PM
Well, the kit from MU was almost correct. There was one bolt they supplied (2 5/8") that should have been about 3 5/8". Oh well. I think I have made it work. We'll see tonight when I fill the radiator up, let the motor warm up, and watch the rad. fluid fly! Well, I hope it doesn't anyway.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30756
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-15-2002 05:30 PM
Here's hoping your sneakers don't turn green!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC "Speed costs money. How fast do you want to spend?"
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 3858
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-15-2002 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by mellowyellow:
Always marvel at guys throwing everything in a box or whatever, and fishing them out one at a time using them all!
HEY!!
Thats how I put motors together But its not a box, an empty coffee can works best
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 884
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-18-2002 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Here's hoping your sneakers don't turn green!
Well, no green sneakers but I got some major bubble build up. The gurgling sounds like the ponies in the engine are trying to get out!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-18-2002 01:35 PM
Maybe you need to let the air out.I leave my intake heater hose off while filling the system to allow the air to get out.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 884
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-18-2002 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Maybe you need to let the air out.I leave my intake heater hose off while filling the system to allow the air to get out.SCOOP
Now there is a brilliant idea! I would have never thought of that. Thanks for the heads up!
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