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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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I have taken my AIR system off. Do I need the outer pulley on my water pump?
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Really only as a spacer, becasue youre water pump studs probably aren't threaded deep enough down to tighten the bolts back up without filling the space with washers or something of the like....

I took all three of and then turned the studs in as far as they would go before hitting the water pump housing when the shaft rotated, and then put them back on. With one lock waser and one flat washer they fit perfectly....

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I guess you could cut the studs off, saw blades don't cost much
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Originally Posted by Grayson
I have taken my AIR system off. Do I need the outer pulley on my water pump?
Nope. Just put some washers under the nuts on the studs for spacers.
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I pulled that unused smog pump pulley off my 73 when I got it. Somebody before me had removed the pump. I don't remember any problem bolting the fan back on.
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Thanks....I will put an extra washer on and be done.
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