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'31 water pump end play #230200 01/09/12 08:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 48 PA jgeorge OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP jgeorge Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 48 PA	the shaft that the fan bolts to moves in / out almost 1/8". is this normal? what is the spec? how do i correct it? thanks, joe

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Re: '31 water pump end play jgeorge #230201 01/09/12 08:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	No, that is not normal and there should be no end play at all. With the impeller resting against the thrust washer, which is between the body of the water pump and the impeller itself, the pulley should be pressed onto the shaft until it just touches the front bushing flange.....thus there will be no end play. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

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