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JtownJoe · 11-17-2012, 05:35 PM

Changing the head gasket on my 30' & noticed there is about 3/16" in & out free play in the water pump. What is considered a normal amount, if any?

H. L. Chauvin · 11-17-2012, 05:51 PM

Some recommend 0.006 to 0.0010 end play -- 0.006 sounds better.

One quick fix is to install a water pump shaft thin collar with a Teflon washer sold by vendors for under $4.00 to take up end play -- install immediately prior to installing fan -- fan hub hides it.

JtownJoe · 11-17-2012, 06:11 PM

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Thanx for the input, I looked it up in Bratton's catalog & that's exactly what I will do. Thanx Again.

11-17-2012, 05:35 PM	#1
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Water pump end play Changing the head gasket on my 30' & noticed there is about 3/16" in & out free play in the water pump. What is considered a normal amount, if any?

11-17-2012, 05:51 PM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Water pump end play Some recommend 0.006 to 0.0010 end play -- 0.006 sounds better. One quick fix is to install a water pump shaft thin collar with a Teflon washer sold by vendors for under $4.00 to take up end play -- install immediately prior to installing fan -- fan hub hides it.

11-17-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: Water pump end play Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanx for the input, I looked it up in Bratton's catalog & that's exactly what I will do. Thanx Again.