02-21-2026, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Re: Water Pump Question
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Originally Posted by Terry Burtz, Calif
A new water pump, which looks original and features a Carbon/Ceramic face seal, will soon be available. I will post more details in the thread titled "I need a job".
The new water pump uses 3 deep groove ball bearings that are sealed for life, and the same face seal that is used in Ford 2.3 (140), 2.5 (153), 3.0 (183), 3.3 (200), 3.8 (231), 4.1 (250), 4.2 (255), 5.0(302), 5.8 (351), 6.6 (400), and 7.5 (460) engines. This face seal is also used in water pumps for American Motors, General Motors, and Chrysler engines.
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That sounds VERY like what I have done to a couple of my water pumps. I've run a carbon seal for at least 10-12 years and even considered sending some to the US.
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