tankwilson Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 I was working on the plymouth today and noticed that the water pump pulley has antifreeze on it and also there was a leak where to top hose connects to the thermostat on the head. Do i need a new water pump or seals or what? Thanks Quote
RobertKB Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 Hose sounds like you need to tighten a clamp. Water pump pulley would be more of a concern. Antifreeze has to be leaking from somewhere to get on the pulley like that. Try to wipe everything down, leave things for a while, and then look to see where it is coming from. Pumps are relatively cheap and easy to get. NAPA for one sells them. They are a pretty easy replacement. Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 The water pumps have a weep hole underneath , perhaps you can see it with a small mirror . If it is leaking from the weep hole , you need a new pump . Quote
tankwilson Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Posted January 12, 2009 Anyone have the Napa Part Number for the 218 water pump? Thanks Quote
RobertKB Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 There are two different kind of pumps. One with the external bypass and one with an internal bypass. Make sure you get the right one. Not sure when the change over was but likey 1950 or 1951. Quote
Furylee2 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 Anyone have the Napa Part Number for the 218 water pump?Thanks Good luck. I was looking for a water pump this spring for my 41. First I ordered from Rock Auto, only to have them cancel it because they couldn’t get them anymore. Next I ordered from NAPA online, only to have them cancel it because none were available. I looked at Parts America (Advanced Auto Parts online side), nothing. Checked with both O’Reilly’s and Auto Zone here in town, they couldn’t get one. Stopped by Car Quest, in Omaha, they showed nothing. I was finally able to order one from the Parts Train online. I think it’s a generic one, it will work on the by-pass and none by-pass. I thought it was making noise last fall, but this spring it was fine. So I haven't installed it yet. I also picked up a rebuild kit on the Bay. Lee Quote
Jim Saraceno Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 The NAPA number is TFW 42554. It is an internal bypass pump which should work for either block type. The question is: Is it still available? Quote
Young Ed Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 I sure hope so. We ran out of time to investigate fully but we suspect the accident moved the hub on the WP back. The fan blades barely barely clear the generator. Quote
oldmopar Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 I see roberts and maybe others sell a water pump repair kit the online does not show whats included you would have tp call to find out. As to napa I would go to the store not sure about the napa online but when I go to my local store they usually get me what I need if not in another store or napa warehouse then from the manufacture Roberts water pump repair # T49K http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/car_parts.asp?Action=search&c=Cars+-+Cooling Quote
JohnS48plm Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 I got my water pump from Terrill Machine when I ordered my engine rebuild parts in Aug 2007. I used the water pump rebuild kit on my 48 convertible's pump years ago and it worked well. I had to press the bushings out of the housing and press new ones in but I was still working and could use the press in the shop. JohnS Quote
greg g Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 If its just the hose leaking the pump pulley might be picking up the drippage and flinging it around. Clean it up assure the hose is or is not leaking and goe from there. Quote
Young Ed Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 I stopped at the local napa and had them look up a water pump for the 48. The closest one he could find was chicago and they only had the one so I had them order it. Looks like maybe they stopped carrying them. sucky Quote
Furylee2 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 Ed, did you score a water pump? Lee Quote
Young Ed Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 I have to stop and see if it came in. Was supposed to be in friday or today. Quote
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