This Weekend, I gotta change the waterpump on myold hot rod, stock L98, and putting a new AC Delco pump on it, never did it with this car b4 so any tricks or tips would be helpful. Thanks.

Since I'm gonna be there, I got new March Pulleys (3Piece) too to put on also

 

Goes on like any GM smallblock waterpump of that era. You do have to pull the A/C compressor and bracket and remove the belt tensioner..Just remember to us sealant on the bolts for the pump , they go into the water jacket...WW

 

I will say a prayer for you.


I just did this job......and my last chiropractors appt is wed after the holiday. The 8 weeks flew by......








All fooling around aside, have some 3/4 and 5/8" heater hose, about 6 new clamps, a new lower rad hose with the spring inside, with the hump-shield, and maybe a new "T" fitting that joins 3 heater hoses to the water pump. Thats buried under the a/c compressor and cannot be seen until its all removed. Those heater hoses MUST be replaced. Take a close look at the aluminum tubing (if you have the oil cooler). Its good for rotting thru.

 

Thanks for the replies. I'll be calling the chiropractor this afternoon before I jump in there saturday.

 

leesvet is correct about new hoses while you are in there. My suggestion would be to have distilled water to mix with coolant. Don't use tap water.