Blow by Blow water pump change out???

[BobG_in_VA]

I'm going to change out the the waterpump on my '67 MF135 (Cont. Z145 engine) in the near future. Anyone out there done this and any information on "do this..." or "don't do that..." would be appreciated. I'm gonna pick up pump/pulley already pressed together so I don't have to do that...I'm pretty sure I've got to pull the radiator, etc. but any info is appreciated...BobG in VA

 

[Mike476]

Sounds like you've got the hardest part of the job licked, most of my time was spent convincing the pulley off the pump shaft. As you state, pull the fan and radiator and there is plenty of room. I did use an appropriate sealant along with the gasket provided with the new pump just to be sure I wouldn't be pulling it apart again. I also took the time to clean and lubricate throttle linkages etc that are much more accessible with everything out of the way. Good luck.