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estout81 · 05-23-2012, 07:46 PM

Anybody have a pro or con on useing s/s bolts for inside pump to block?
Thanks,
Em

habbott · 05-23-2012, 08:04 PM

I have had no problems doing it this way. Remove my pumps after 10 years in service had no problems removing s/s bolts.

Vergil · 05-23-2012, 09:05 PM

I use SS on my builds ...

Vergil

37 Coupe · 05-23-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estout81

Anybody have a pro or con on useing s/s bolts for inside pump to block?
Thanks,
Em

I consider it a neccessity just make sure you use an anti-seize on the bolt. See you at Lancaster show.

Vic Piano · 05-24-2012, 06:08 AM

I agree with all of the above, I use SS bolts on all the water pumps on our Flatheads. Like 37 Coupe says, make sure you use anti-seize on the SS bolts.

G.M. · 05-24-2012, 07:24 AM

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Make sure the bolts are not to long. I have seen a few that people used longer bolts that bottomed out and the gasket leaks. Also make sure the lock washer don't drop off the internal bolt and wind up stuck in the impeller. One of Skips customers had this happen last week. G.M.

JM 35 Sedan · 05-24-2012, 07:45 AM

SS with anti seize on threads is the way to go for that one internal water pump bolt. It can be a real pita removing a plain steel bolt that has broken off inside the block. Also dealing with a plain steel bolt that has most of its hex head rusted away can also make you say some very bad words

estout81 · 05-24-2012, 08:16 AM

Thanks everyone for your advice. S/S it is! 37coupe, I plan on being there.
Thanks,
Em

05-23-2012, 07:46 PM	#1
estout81 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, Ohio Posts: 522	waterpunp bolt Anybody have a pro or con on useing s/s bolts for inside pump to block? Thanks, Em

05-23-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
habbott Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 55	Re: waterpunp bolt I have had no problems doing it this way. Remove my pumps after 10 years in service had no problems removing s/s bolts.

05-23-2012, 09:05 PM	#3
Vergil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 361	Re: waterpunp bolt I use SS on my builds ... Vergil __________________ Bigger fonts to aid in reading

05-24-2012, 06:08 AM	#5
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: waterpunp bolt I agree with all of the above, I use SS bolts on all the water pumps on our Flatheads. Like 37 Coupe says, make sure you use anti-seize on the SS bolts. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

05-24-2012, 07:24 AM	#6
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: waterpunp bolt Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Make sure the bolts are not to long. I have seen a few that people used longer bolts that bottomed out and the gasket leaks. Also make sure the lock washer don't drop off the internal bolt and wind up stuck in the impeller. One of Skips customers had this happen last week. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

05-24-2012, 07:45 AM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: waterpunp bolt SS with anti seize on threads is the way to go for that one internal water pump bolt. It can be a real pita removing a plain steel bolt that has broken off inside the block. Also dealing with a plain steel bolt that has most of its hex head rusted away can also make you say some very bad words __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

05-24-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
estout81 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, Ohio Posts: 522	Re: waterpunp bolt Thanks everyone for your advice. S/S it is! 37coupe, I plan on being there. Thanks, Em

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