60 hp waterpump fitment
 

I can't get the waterpump to seat against the outer gasket. I rebuilt the pump and replaced the rubber inner seal. I don't know why this won't tighten up.
See attached photo.
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I have cleaned the housing and even have tried a nos pump with the same result. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This is the straight pumps from a 38 ford.

Re: 60 hp waterpump fitment
 

Can't seem to load pic.��

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Do you think you might have mixed matched the tapered housing to the straight pumps?

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No, I have the right housing. I have a 37 housing also(tapered). I can tell the difference.

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Those tapered housings tend to corrode in the seal area and sometimes with deep pitting. I sand blasted mine and filled the pits with JB Weld. Smoothed everything up and got a good seal.

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Want me to load it for you?

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If you would. I'll be ail it to you.
Thanks

Re: 60 hp waterpump fitment
 

So how do I email it to you? I don't see where I can send an attachment or pic from my photos.

Re: 60 hp waterpump fitment
 

fordor wanted me to post a photo for him. Not sure which way you wanted it turned.

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Are you using a flathead 60 waterpump tool to tighten it ?

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Yes I have the proper spanner wrench. Still end up with the same gap.

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I had a similar situation 22 years ago on my 37 Tudor 60 hp. I could not get the water pump to seat down tight against the housing. I put (2) of the copper washers between the pump and the housing, tightened it down and 22 years later, still no leaks.

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Yea, I guess I'm going to have to double up the gasket and see what happens.