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Andy4639 · 04-24-2017, 06:11 AM

The water pump went out on the 71 last Friday. I have to order a pump today and figure out what to do about the steam line they put in the old one. The bushing is striped and vise grips want grab it enough to turn it. I want to see if there is a easier solution to this than drilling and tapping it again. Give me some idea's of what you have done to simplify this. Also need info on the thermostat. Does it come out of the housing? I tried but it didn't budge!

**mongocanfly** · 04-24-2017, 06:40 AM

I had to change my pump last year..my pump was drilled and tapped just like yours..I just drilled and tapped a new hole for it..if i remeber right the thermo and housing are one piece..I changed it as well and I think it all came together from oreillys..

Andy4639 · 04-24-2017, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I had to change my pump last year..my pump was drilled and tapped just like yours..I just drilled and tapped a new hole for it..if i remeber right the thermo and housing are one piece..I changed it as well and I think it all came together from oreillys..

Thanks that what I was thinking also. I probably go back with the drill and tap. I'd like to see other idea's though.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-24-2017, 09:06 AM

Check this out:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...to-86-c10.html

Andy4639 · 04-24-2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Check this out:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...to-86-c10.html

That's a idea there Hot Rod! I think you can buy that part also.

Summit:
Fitting has two 5/8 in. connectors and one 3/8 in. connector.

Aaronoregon · 04-24-2017, 04:29 PM

I always just cut the upper radiator hose and put a coupler in there with a little port off the side for it.

crakarjax · 04-24-2017, 05:30 PM

Yeah you dont want the steam port going to a high pressure spot as it is on your old pump, you want it low pressure. I've seen the pump tapped down into the thermostat area or the hose connector will work. The thermostat does come out of the housing.

Andy4639 · 04-25-2017, 06:20 AM

I got the pump and housing for the thermostat new from O Reilly's and the heater hose connection for the 5/8" line. It will all be here today at noon. I'll pick it up this afternoon after work and try to get it installed. I couldn't get the dang thermostat out so I bought another 160* one housing and all.

**mongocanfly** · 04-25-2017, 06:56 AM

Oreillys told me that's the only way they sell them...that's from the 12yr old behind the counter..I found it hard to believe..

Andy4639 · 04-25-2017, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Oreillys told me that's the only way they sell them...that's from the 12yr old behind the counter..I found it hard to believe..

Off their website and what I ordered.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2070&ppt=C0331

04-24-2017, 06:11 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	6.0 water pump The water pump went out on the 71 last Friday. I have to order a pump today and figure out what to do about the steam line they put in the old one. The bushing is striped and vise grips want grab it enough to turn it. I want to see if there is a easier solution to this than drilling and tapping it again. Give me some idea's of what you have done to simplify this. Also need info on the thermostat. Does it come out of the housing? I tried but it didn't budge! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-24-2017, 06:40 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: 6.0 water pump I had to change my pump last year..my pump was drilled and tapped just like yours..I just drilled and tapped a new hole for it..if i remeber right the thermo and housing are one piece..I changed it as well and I think it all came together from oreillys..

04-24-2017, 09:06 AM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: 6.0 water pump Check this out: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...to-86-c10.html __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-24-2017, 04:29 PM	#6
Aaronoregon Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 75	Re: 6.0 water pump I always just cut the upper radiator hose and put a coupler in there with a little port off the side for it.

04-24-2017, 05:30 PM	#7
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: 6.0 water pump Yeah you dont want the steam port going to a high pressure spot as it is on your old pump, you want it low pressure. I've seen the pump tapped down into the thermostat area or the hose connector will work. The thermostat does come out of the housing. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

04-25-2017, 06:20 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 6.0 water pump I got the pump and housing for the thermostat new from O Reilly's and the heater hose connection for the 5/8" line. It will all be here today at noon. I'll pick it up this afternoon after work and try to get it installed. I couldn't get the dang thermostat out so I bought another 160* one housing and all. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-25-2017, 06:56 AM	#9
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: 6.0 water pump Oreillys told me that's the only way they sell them...that's from the 12yr old behind the counter..I found it hard to believe..



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