Vintage Metal

I only replaced the gasket between the block and the pump. The gasket for the outlet to the heater is okay and the leak is not coming from the gasket between the cover and pump housing. I used the same gasket material that you show in the picture Don

Funny thing is, I did clean the block and the waterpump, used a new gasket (fiber board type - blue) with some gasket sealer and it leaks from the top.

I pulled my waterpump to replace the gasket on the block...and it still leaks I did find out that my water pump is a new rebuilt unit. I tried to pull the distribution tube out....hah...no way... Is there a trick to installing the waterpump 'square' so it wont leak?

wow, so much money for a 4 door....im certain he will not recouperate what he's got into it.

I wanted to come back and give an update of my findings. I pulled the distributor out of the engine to change the points and condenser. What I did not know was there was 2 adjustments under the distributor. Nuts! While out, I did a 'suck' test on the vacuum advance diaphram and noticed the diaphram was good, but the breaker plate was 'siezed' in place from the old grease. I removed the breaker plate and cleaned up the bearings, put new grease in place. Oiled up the advance weights and checked the springs. I re-did the internal wires so they were not grounding out on the housing. Put a new set of points and condenser inside. The rotor and cap were new so I did not replace. After clean, I put back into the motor, I inserted it back in its original place from how I removed it. I cleaned the pulley real good, got it to start and was able to manipulate the rpm with the distributor while it was running. I set the advance at 2 degree's with the vacuum off the distributor. It starts at a 1/2 revolution on the starter now. Funny thing...the car wasnt advancing may have been the culprit to the overheating I was having. Since getting the distributor working as it should...I have not seen too much of a difference other than it does run a bit smoother!

This is a great thread!

Yep Get one of those heater plug in things to keep it warm! Drive it during the winter!

Nice Cars! Love everyday use!

By chance do you have the part number for this alternator or vehicle it comes off of?

Its been soaking in the gas...but the leather isnt flared out enough to pump from the initial stepping on the gas pedal causing a 'flat' spot at take off. I was almost thinking of putting another spring underneath the leather on the pump...Anyone have any suggestions to correct this?

I did not soak the piece in oil overnight...I read the instructions in the box and it said to flare the leather...should I remove and soak it?

the rear of the car needs to be fine tuned to the proportions. The wheels...a huge negative! I dont like them on the car, needs hubcaps and skirts!

I just rebuilt mine and notice a 'flat' spot on initial acceleration....i think the accelerator pump isnt working as it should....im thinking I should replace it because it doesnt flare out enough to pump correctly because the shaft is tapered. Any suggestions?

I used #1 plug...the first cylinder at the front of the motor.

The timing light I have is a basic-run of the mill trigger pulling unit. no special advanced knobs or switches. 2 battery cables and one cable for spark plug.